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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CCC Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 202.
Stop by for help finding jobs, internships, and summer programs, completing applications, building a resume, and more.

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Kayla JacksonDean of Community, College, and Career
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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.

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

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

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Work and Internships

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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