Best high schools in Oakland Unified (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Oakland Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 140Oakland Technical HighOakland · Public High35% Math proficiency · 1,812 students
- 222Skyline HighOakland · Public High15% Math proficiency · 1,250 students
- 321Coliseum College Prep AcademyOakland · Public High18% Math proficiency · 861 students
- 418McClymonds HighOakland · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 517Oakland HighOakland · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,579 students
- 617LIFE AcademyOakland · Public High13% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 711Castlemont HighOakland · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 719 students
- 811Madison Park Academy 6-12Oakland · Public High10% Math proficiency · 676 students
- 99Fremont HighOakland · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 1,166 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Technical High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,812 |
| 2 | Skyline High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 1,250 |
| 3 | Coliseum College Prep Academy Oakland · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 20.8 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 861 |
| 4 | McClymonds High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 5 | Oakland High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,579 |
| 6 | LIFE Academy Oakland · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 7 | Castlemont High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.8 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 8 | Madison Park Academy 6-12 Oakland · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 10.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 676 |
| 9 | Fremont High Oakland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 1,166 |
Oakland Technical High in Oakland leads the 2025 list of high schools in Oakland Unified with a Success Index (US) of 39.7. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California high schools rankings, every school on the Oakland Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Oakland Unified?
Oakland Technical High in Oakland, California ranks first among high schools in Oakland Unified with a Success Index (US) of 39.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,812).
How are high schools in Oakland Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.