[2] After a dramatic turnaround, it became the second public school in Oakland to win the National Blue Ribbon award.

Lopez received guidance from Ben Chavis, head of the American Indian Model Schools, and established a system similar to the system of American Indian Public Charter School.

[4] At Oakland Charter Academy every student received 70 (2019) minutes each of English and mathematics instructions.

Katy Murphy of the Oakland Tribune said the work only intensifies during so-called school holidays.

"[4] The school operates a tutoring and after-school program aimed at improving student performance.