Urban Promise Academy

04/16/2026

UPA has a strong ADULT culture of learning that supports quality instruction and student learning. ❤️❤️❤️

03/15/2026

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 :)

02/27/2026

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

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!