4475 Redding St
Oakland, CA 94619

Allendale may be the most underrated gem in all of OUSD. Our kids absolutely love going to school here and have excelled academically and socially. In our 3 years here, we have continued to be impressed. The teachers are experienced and genuinely care about the students, and it really shows. The leadership is competent and parent involvement is growing stronger. Also, the FREE after school programs have been amazing. The demographics have shifted due to the inevitable gentrification of the area, but the school has been able to retain its community feel. We are beyond happy with our experience at Allendale and have made several great friends over the years.

Frick Middle School was once the school that every Parent wanted their child to be at, Since Mr. Criddle has left the school it has really went down, down, down. That's really sad, because I feel that the students of today are not learning anything, most of them are in school only half day and some cannot come to the school at all only for testing. Mr. Criddle once had his staff on point as well as the students and the parents, it was a family school now it just feels like a building with people in it, I think that the school district such model Frick after Mr. Criddle, meet with him to find out what worked for the students, parents, staff and administration of the school so that the children can return to receiving a better education.

This school keeps getting better and better! There was a big improvement this year in spirit and community that was palpable. Skyline also had its first auction this year, which was a big success. The community feels very strong and the students are excited about learning and work really hard. There were a lot of students this year who got into the top tier UCs, too. My son is in track and his coaches and teammates are fabulous, a real family. I feel like people are accepted there for whoever they are. It is beautifully diverse and my son's teachers have been wonderful. The principal is very invested in making the school the best it can be. I am floored by the beauty of the place when I go to track meets or visit the school. Their arts program is top-notch, too. I know Skyline used to be a very desirable OUSD high school way back when, and I strongly believe it will get there again. It has so much going for it!