Enrollment
273
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062805011555
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #6 of 22
- high schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcclymonds High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcclymonds High
Mcclymonds High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Oakland, California, enrolling 273 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Mcclymonds High is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 45% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 966 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #55, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakland Unified spends $20,552 per pupil, 24% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 273 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oakland's high schools, it stands alongside Oakland Technical High (1,812 students): Mcclymonds High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 18.3:1).
Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students) and Oakland High (1,579 students) alongside Mcclymonds High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcclymonds High compares
Mcclymonds High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,552
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Unified, which includes Mcclymonds High.
$20,552
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 42.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcclymonds High a good school?
Mcclymonds High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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