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Urban Promise Academy
Urban Promise Academy, is a small OUSD Middle School located in the Fruitvale District. Lowest grade taught: 6th Grade - Highest grade taught: 8th Grade
Bara memorized a ridiculous number of digits of pi and was rewarded with getting to pie his math teacher, Maestro Olivares. Never to be forgotten :)
The UPA Black Culture Celebration was so fun today. Thank you BSU students for planning and peer RJ for supporting. Thanks to all the families that brought food and for all the positive energy from students.
01/26/2026
UPA scholars compete in the Pleasanton Math competition!! Representing Oakland mathematicians and our ability to solve very difficult problems. Thanks Maestro Olivares, Ms G, Ms Maya and Mr Johnstone for making this possible.
08/16/2025
Happy Birthday Dr. Ramirez!! Thank you for being the best Assistant Principal. Your dedication and hard work make our school a better place to learn.
07/31/2025
A Spotlight on Community Schools: Urban Promise Academy This is "A Spotlight on Community Schools: Urban Promise Academy" by ACOE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
03/28/2025
Happy Cesar Chavez’s Day!! Thank you Ms Washington for the beautiful bulletin board and for sharing our amazing Reading elective student’s writing. UPA scholars shine and remember those who came before us, paved the way for our success, and are a part of our continued work for freedom and justice.
03/24/2025
Come to our March School Site Council Meeting! We will review and vote on our School Plan for Student Achievement.
03/21/2025
Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students!
03/21/2025
03/19/2025
UPA students!! Which staff member are you dressing up as tomorrow for Spirit Week????? Get a raffle ticket!
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3031 E 18th Street
Oakland, CA
94601