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The mission of Ralph J. Bunche Academy is to Cultivate a culture of brilliance & distinction through Empowering Wolverines to be Leaders.

We Start Strong - Teach Strong – Learn Strong – Finish Strong - Live Strong and Stay Strong because we're Bunche Strong! #OneBunche

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Bunche High School supports students who need a different path to graduation. We offer small class sizes, strong relationships with staff, and personalized support to meet each student’s goals. With real-world learning, credit recovery, and college and career guidance, we help students succeed at their own pace. As part of OUSD, we create a calm, caring space where students can grow and move forward.

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Celebrating Our Schools & Embracing the Peace of the Holiday Season

As we head into the winter holiday break, I invite us all to slow down, recharge, and embrace the peace this season can bring. I know this isn’t an easy time for our district as we continue to make difficult decisions about our budget, and many of us are still processing recent tragedy in our city.

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