Oakland Senior High School (also known as O-High or OHS) is a public high school in Oakland, California. Established in 1869, it is the oldest high school in Oakland and the sixth oldest high school in the state. History Oakland High was first located at 12th Street and Market Street, then at 12th and Jefferson Street. It has been at its current location at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Park Boulevard since 1928. The building that stood before its current manifestation was known as the "Pink Prison" or "Pink Palace." The stairway leading up from Park Boulevard is what remains of the exterior. The lamps in the commons are original fixtures. What is now the football field and basketball courts was once classrooms and a huge theater. The school colors are royal blue and white. The building was torn down in 1980 to be rebuilt as a safer structure in the event of a major earthquake. A new football/soccer/baseball field was inaugurated in the spring of 2006. The football field is officially known as the "Jackie Jensen Field", while the baseball/softball field is dedicated to Mike Marcoulis Sr., longtime coach and teacher. Pamela Moy became Oakland High's principal in Fall 2020, succeeding Matin Abdel-Qawi, who was the principal serving from 2012 to 2020. As of October 2021, the assistant principals are Jose Irizarry III, Chris Johnston, Rita Skyers, and Shoshana Towers-Cabrera. Other administrative positions include Rany Ath (Wellness Center Director). In the summer of 2008, renovations and rebuilding to the main building (as well in the former shop buildings) began and were completed in August 2011. In January 2021, filmmaker Peter Nicks released Homeroom, a documentary following the Oakland High class of 2020 through their senior year. The 2019–2020 school year started normally but made an unexpected turn in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the students into quarantine and to attend virtual classes, with no prom or graduation ceremony. Students With over 1,800 students, 39% are Asian, including students of Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Filipino, Mien, and Laotian descent. Another 38% of students are African American/Black, 21% of students are Latino or Hispanic, 1% are white and 1% are of two or more ethnicities. Class colors Freshmen: purple Sophomores: yellow Juniors: green Seniors: blue Student life Oakland High School has more than 40 student-run clubs and 24 sports. Clubs Academics OHS offers many Advanced Placement