Student Support

Community, College & Career

Every ARISE student will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and agency to access the education, training, and career of their choice.

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Kayla Jackson-HortonDean of Community, College, and Career
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CCC Office HoursMondays and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 PMRoom 202

Drop in for help finding jobs, internships, and summer programs, completing applications, and building a resume.

By the Numbers

College and Career Ready

Our Community, College, and Career team helps every student leave ARISE with real options. Here is what that looks like.

98%average A-G completion across the Classes of 2022 to 2026, ranking ARISE #1 in the Bay Area among schools where 80% or more of students qualify for free and reduced lunch

4-Year College Acceptance Is Climbing

Share of A-G eligible graduates accepted to a 4-year college or university.

57%
Class of 2024
88%
Class of 2025
91%
Class of 2026
97%of A-G eligible seniors in the Class of 2026 applied to a California State University
89%average graduation rate over the last five years, Classes of 2022 to 2026
97%of seniors completed a pathway internship in 2025-26
85%of graduates completed a CTE pathway in 2024-25, beating our 80% goal
91stnational percentile for college and career readiness on the 2025-26 YouthTruth student survey
Greenon the College/Career indicator of the 2026 California School Dashboard
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Community

Rooted in Fruitvale

Our students learn in and with their community. Through clubs, community-based learning, and strong partnerships with families and local organizations, every Warrior Intellectual builds the relationships and agency to lead at home in Oakland.

Grade level meetingsFamily 1-on-1sCollege finance workshopsCollege literacy workshopsCommunity services support
Clubs & OrganizationsLunch and after-school clubs where students find their people.Explore clubs Family EngagementFamily Leadership Wolfpack, Dinner with Dads, workshops, and more.For families Community PartnershipsThe organizations that open doors for our students.Our partners
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Jessica RangelSenior Community Learning Coordinatorjessica@arisehighschool.org
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Viridiana Morales SerranoCommunity Learning Coordinatorviri@arisehighschool.org
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Kathia OsunaSenior Community Engagement Coordinatorkathia@arisehighschool.org
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College

On Track to College

ARISE ranks #1 in the Bay Area for A-G completion among schools where 80% or more of students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Every class since 2021 has graduated with 95% or more of students completing the UC and CSU A-G requirements. Each grade level has a counselor who builds a personalized graduation plan with every student, and every student has an advisor who knows them and their family well.

See Graduation Requirements
Graduation trackingAcademic counselingCase managementDual enrollmentCollege DaysJuniors' Future Dreaming ProjectSeniors' College and Career Readiness classPeralta Summer Institute
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Brian SimpsonAcademic Counselor, 9th and 10th Gradebrian@arisehighschool.org
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Maria MartinezCollege and Career Counselor, 11th and 12th Grademariamartinez@arisehighschool.org
ARISE students in the Genomics dual enrollment class touring a lab at College of Alameda
Genomics dual enrollment students touring the lab at College of Alameda.
Seniors and their families meeting with ARISE staff about college applications
Seniors and their families preparing for college application season at the 12th Grade Family Meeting.
ARISE seniors heading to UC Berkeley meeting with a college representative
Seniors heading to UC Berkeley met with a college rep to get oriented.

Plan Your Path

Apply to College

Pay for College

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Career

Ready for What's Next

Through our Linked Learning pathways in Public and Community Health and Education, students explore careers, learn from industry professionals, earn certifications, and gain real work experience before they graduate.

College and career advisory lessonsCareer Days, including 11th grade site visitsCareer Fair and informational interviewsMentor and transition partnershipsInternshipsAfter-school and summer jobsSummer mentoringAlumni tracking
PartnershipsIndustry and community partners who mentor students and host internships.Our partners EnrichmentHands-on enrichment that builds skills and widens what students see for their futures.Beyond the classroom CertificationsIndustry certifications students earn through our Linked Learning pathways.Our pathways
Public and Community Health pathway students on the first day of their internship at Highland Hospital
Public and Community Health interns on day one at Highland Hospital.
ARISE students getting help with applications at CCC office hours in Room 202
Office hours in Room 202, Mondays and Thursdays after school.
ARISE students at the first Community, College and Career office hours of the year
The first CCC office hours of the year.

Explore Careers

Work and Internships

Talk to Us

Student Opportunities

Programs our CCC team shares with students this year. Deadlines change, so check the link or stop by Room 202 for help applying.

Health Careers

MIMS Summer InternshipGrades 10 to 12Five paid weeks shadowing ER, pediatrics, and more. Earn 5 certifications, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed.Ask in Room 202
Kaiser Permanente KP LAUNCHAges 16 to 19A seven-week paid summer internship in health care, with mentors, workshops, and networking.ApplyHEAL ProgramHigh school studentsShadow doctors and nurses, rotate through hospital departments, and join workshops and simulations.Apply

Paid Jobs and Internships

Youth Employment Partnership (YEP)Ages 14 to 18After-school job training and placement for Oakland teens, with a case manager every step of the way.ApplyJumaAges 16 to 24Paid work at Oracle Park or Chase Center, plus financial coaching, mentorship, and career tours.ApplyNew Door VenturesAges 17 to 18A path to a paid internship at a partner business, 12 to 15 hours a week, with weekly case management.Apply
Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth DevelopmentAges 16 and upPart-time jobs as a recreation aide, sports official, water safety instructor, and more.Ask in Room 202
Unity Council LIFE ProgramAges 15 to 21, Oakland residents with an IEP or 504 planPaid workforce readiness training, then a paid internship, with a case manager and coaching.Ask in Room 202
Unity Council Proyecto ColibriAges 18 to 24, Oakland residentsEmployment, entrepreneurship training, paid internships, and financial coaching for undocumented youth.Ask in Room 202

Media, Tech, and Law

Youth BeatGrades 9 to 12Free film, animation, and photography programs with industry pros. Stipends, bus passes, and snacks.ApplyYouth Beat Video Producer Pre-ApprenticeshipGrades 11 and 12A six-month paid pre-apprenticeship that builds a portfolio and industry connections for a media career.ApplyGirls Who CodeGirls and non-binary studentsA free virtual program to learn coding, AI, game design, and cybersecurity with mentors. No experience needed.ApplyCentro Legal de la Raza Youth Law AcademyGrades 10 and 12Learn the legal system, compete in mock trial, and get free SAT prep and financial aid advising.Apply

College, Leadership, and Enrichment

EOYDC College and Career ProgramGrades 9 to 12Free academic counseling, info sessions, guest lectures, and college tours in and out of state.Apply
Outward Bound Bay Area LeadersHigh school studentsA High Sierra backpacking expedition, then a school year of designing and leading Bay Area service projects.Ask in Room 202
Capoeira Angola ClassesAges 11 to 19Free classes in Oakland in fall and spring, with a stipend for participating students.Ask in Room 202

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  • MIMS Summer Internship | Grades 10 to 12 | Five paid weeks shadowing ER, pediatrics, and more. Earn 5 certifications, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed. | Ask in Room 202

  • Kaiser Permanente KP LAUNCH | Ages 16 to 19 | A seven-week paid summer internship in health care, with mentors, workshops, and networking. | Apply

  • HEAL Program | High school students | Shadow doctors and nurses, rotate through hospital departments, and join workshops and simulations. | Apply

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  • Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) | Ages 14 to 18 | After-school job training and placement for Oakland teens, with a case manager every step of the way. | Apply

  • Juma | Ages 16 to 24 | Paid work at Oracle Park or Chase Center, plus financial coaching, mentorship, and career tours. | Apply

  • New Door Ventures | Ages 17 to 18 | A path to a paid internship at a partner business, 12 to 15 hours a week, with weekly case management. | Apply

  • Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development | Ages 16 and up | Part-time jobs as a recreation aide, sports official, water safety instructor, and more. | Ask in Room 202

  • Unity Council LIFE Program | Ages 15 to 21, Oakland residents with an IEP or 504 plan | Paid workforce readiness training, then a paid internship, with a case manager and coaching. | Ask in Room 202

  • Unity Council Proyecto Colibri | Ages 18 to 24, Oakland residents | Employment, entrepreneurship training, paid internships, and financial coaching for undocumented youth. | Ask in Room 202

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  • Youth Beat | Grades 9 to 12 | Free film, animation, and photography programs with industry pros. Stipends, bus passes, and snacks. | Apply

  • Youth Beat Video Producer Pre-Apprenticeship | Grades 11 and 12 | A six-month paid pre-apprenticeship that builds a portfolio and industry connections for a media career. | Apply

  • Girls Who Code | Girls and non-binary students | A free virtual program to learn coding, AI, game design, and cybersecurity with mentors. No experience needed. | Apply

  • Centro Legal de la Raza Youth Law Academy | Grades 10 and 12 | Learn the legal system, compete in mock trial, and get free SAT prep and financial aid advising. | Apply

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  • EOYDC College and Career Program | Grades 9 to 12 | Free academic counseling, info sessions, guest lectures, and college tours in and out of state. | Apply

  • Outward Bound Bay Area Leaders | High school students | A High Sierra backpacking expedition, then a school year of designing and leading Bay Area service projects. | Ask in Room 202

  • Capoeira Angola Classes | Ages 11 to 19 | Free classes in Oakland in fall and spring, with a stipend for participating students. | Ask in Room 202