East Oakland high school leads way in preparing students for college

This year, 97% of Oakland Unity's college-bound students are the first in their family to head to college.

Confetti and cheers filled Oakland Unity High's auditorium on Friday, in honor of more than 75 seniors heading to college this fall.Many of the students are proud to be heading to universities right here in California, while some are ready for the adventure that awaits at colleges out of state. This year, 97% of Oakland Unity's college-bound students are the first in their family to head to college.

Students at Oakland Unity tell us their support system made all the difference."The process was a little long and tedious... there was some information i just couldn't get or didn't know... i had to talk to my counselor to make meetings to get it done," said Zion Harris, a graduating senior at Oakland Unity. Oakland Unity touts a unique success in the city—94% of the schools graduating seniors are considered "college ready" by academic standards.

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