McClymonds High vs Oakland School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McClymonds High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
828 students
| Measure | McClymonds High Oakland, California | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,343 | #162 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15540 of 16,910 | #4367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 273 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 54% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 18.4).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (54% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 96%).
- •McClymonds High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 20.7).
- •Oakland School for the Arts is the larger school with 828 students compared with 273.
- •McClymonds High is a public school while Oakland School for the Arts 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 McClymonds High better than Oakland School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 18.4 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 McClymonds High and Oakland School for the Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McClymonds High: 273. Oakland School for the Arts: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McClymonds High and Oakland School for the Arts rank in California?
McClymonds High is 1150th of 1,343 and Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).