- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, CA
Mcclymonds High
Federal NCES profile for Mcclymonds High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062805011555
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclymonds High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #6 of 22
- high schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for California
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclymonds High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclymonds High ranks #6 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805011555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mcclymonds High shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062805011555 · Oakland, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 11.9:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Mcclymonds High shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mcclymonds High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 273
Mcclymonds High
273 students
What this shows Mcclymonds High reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclymonds High compares
Mcclymonds High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.2%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Mcclymonds High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclymonds High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclymonds High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Oakland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oakland Technical High
Standard public school
1,812 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland High
Standard public school
1,579 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Skyline High
Standard public school
1,250 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont High
Standard public school
1,166 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Castlemont High
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Arise High
Standard public school
396 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclymonds High
How many students attend Mcclymonds High?
Mcclymonds High has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclymonds High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclymonds High is 11.9:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcclymonds High?
81.1% of students at Mcclymonds High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclymonds High?
The largest demographic group at Mcclymonds High is African American at 70.0% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclymonds High?
Mcclymonds High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcclymonds High rank among high schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclymonds High ranks #6 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Mcclymonds High, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.