Castlemont High vs LPS Oakland R & D Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 156 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
LPS Oakland R & D Campus
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | Castlemont High Oakland, California | LPS Oakland R & D Campus Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,343 | #833 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16542 of 16,910 | #13271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 719 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LPS Oakland R & D Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 10.8).
- •LPS Oakland R & D Campus does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •LPS Oakland R & D Campus does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •LPS Oakland R & D Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 99%).
- •LPS Oakland R & D Campus does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Castlemont High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 173.
- •Castlemont High is a public school while LPS Oakland R & D Campus is a charter 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 Castlemont High better than LPS Oakland R & D Campus?
On the Success Index (US), LPS Oakland R & D Campus ranks higher (30.3 vs 10.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castlemont High and LPS Oakland R & D Campus?
About 156 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlemont High: 719. LPS Oakland R & D Campus: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlemont High and LPS Oakland R & D Campus rank in California?
Castlemont High is 1307th of 1,343 and LPS Oakland R & D Campus is 833rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).