McClymonds High vs Yu Ming Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McClymonds High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
Yu Ming Charter
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
959 students
| Measure | McClymonds High Oakland, California | Yu Ming Charter Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,343 | #205 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15540 of 16,910 | #4241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 273 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 94% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yu Ming Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 18.4).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on math proficiency (94% vs 2.5%).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 27%).
- •Yu Ming Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 96%).
- •McClymonds High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 20.0).
- •Yu Ming Charter is the larger school with 959 students compared with 273.
- •McClymonds High is a public school while Yu Ming Charter 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 Yu Ming Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Yu Ming Charter ranks higher (81.4 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 Yu Ming Charter?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McClymonds High: 273. Yu Ming Charter: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McClymonds High and Yu Ming Charter rank in California?
McClymonds High is 1150th of 1,343 and Yu Ming Charter is 205th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).