o usd. this fremont high school senior says change can't come soon enough. they say the latest attempts won't work. >> you guys aren't scientists. therefore, do not experiment with our education. >> reporter: fremont high and the four other schools have gone through a revolving door of educational makeovers. >> we have had a different schedule every year. >> reporter: the district says these schools even get 40% more money than higher performing schools. but nothing work. castlemont high and its east oakland neighborhood are still known as the killing field. and enrollments have gone down from 800 students to 250. the district is open to charters and other organizations to take them over. >> we are not satisfied with where they are now. and this is an affirmative step to say that we as a district will ensure that these schools are successful. >> reporter: critics say it's a simple fix. invest in these failing schools. students