Francophone operates as an independent public school authorized by the Oakland Unified School District — tuition-free, accountable, and built to last.
Francophone Charter School of Oakland is a public charter school authorized by the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). We operate with the autonomy to innovate while maintaining accountability to our authorizer and the communities we serve.
OUSD’s Board of Education approved our charter and serves as our authorizing agency — overseeing our program to ensure we meet educational standards and accountability requirements under California charter school law.
Operates as an independent public school within OUSD boundaries
Tuition-free and open to all students in Oakland and the East Bay
Follows California state academic standards
Accountable to OUSD for academic performance and fiscal responsibility
Charter is renewed periodically based on demonstrated success
For questions about our charter or OUSD authorization, reach out to the school office.