Oakland Unity High School celebrates sending 80% of their seniors to 4-year colleges [Video]

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — It was a celebration at Oakland Unity High School on Friday. Students gathering for their so-called Decision Day – where graduating seniors announce what college they’ll be attending in the fall.

This year, that includes Salvador Terriquez, who will be attending UC Davis in the hopes of becoming a neonatal surgeon.

“I think it’s really important that babies have the care they need. And also prenatal care for women, to have that access,” Terriquez said.

Salvador isn’t unique at Oakland Unity.

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This year, 80% of their students will continue onto four-year colleges or universities.

A statistic that far exceeds the 50% average for Black and Brown students in the city as a whole.

“That changes their trajectory not just for themselves, but for everyone in their family who comes behind them now has a role model and a mentor about how do you go to college …