Bay Area Technology vs Castlemont High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Area Technology
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
255 students
Castlemont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
| Measure | Bay Area Technology Oakland, California | Castlemont High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,343 | #1307 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16561 of 16,910 | #16542 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 36.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.5 vs 10.8).
- •Bay Area Technology does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bay Area Technology does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Bay Area Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 99%).
- •Castlemont High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 36.4).
- •Castlemont High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 255.
- •Bay Area Technology is a charter school while Castlemont High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Area Technology better than Castlemont High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay Area Technology and Castlemont High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Area Technology: 255. Castlemont High: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Area Technology and Castlemont High rank in California?
Bay Area Technology is 1312th of 1,343 and Castlemont High is 1307th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).