Oakland Unity High vs Skyline High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Unity High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
295 students
Skyline High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Oakland Unity High Oakland, California | Skyline High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,343 | #1066 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8601 of 16,910 | #14951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 295 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Unity High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 22.0).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 76%).
- •Skyline High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 22.7).
- •Skyline High is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 295.
- •Oakland Unity High is a charter school while Skyline 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 Oakland Unity High better than Skyline High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Unity High ranks higher (49.2 vs 22.0 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 Oakland Unity High and Skyline High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Unity High: 295. Skyline High: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Unity High and Skyline High rank in California?
Oakland Unity High is 415th of 1,343 and Skyline High is 1066th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).