Castlemont High vs Reach Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Reach Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Castlemont High Oakland, California | Reach Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,343 | #5691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16542 of 16,910 | #50248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 719 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castlemont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 3.4).
- •Reach Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Reach Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Castlemont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •Castlemont High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 25.0).
- •Castlemont High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 425.
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 Reach Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castlemont High ranks higher (10.8 vs 3.4 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 Reach Academy Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlemont High: 719. Reach Academy Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlemont High and Reach Academy Elementary rank in California?
Castlemont High is 1307th of 1,343 and Reach Academy Elementary is 5691st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).