Freedom High

Freedom High sits in Oakley, a sprawling East Contra Costa community where newer subdivisions meet the Delta's open landscape — it's the kind of place families move to for more space and a quieter pace than the Bay Area's inner cities. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative bright spot, and it tends to draw families who value a larger traditional high school experience with a full range of sports, activities, and electives. For families settling into the Oakley area, Freedom is the neighborhood school — and the town's relaxed, working-class character means kids here tend to know each other well across grade levels.