McClymonds High

Summary:

McClymonds High is a public high school in Oakland, California, serving 281 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked 1160 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McClymonds High consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of California high schools, with low academic performance on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.95% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide and 35.2% in the Oakland Unified School District. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was just 3.57%, compared to 27.9% statewide and 15.22% in the district. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 4% to 16.1% over the past five years, and high levels of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 63.3% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While McClymonds High faces significant challenges, some nearby schools in the Oakland Unified School District, such as Oakland Technical High, perform significantly better. Oakland Technical High ranks in the top 30% of California high schools and has higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores than McClymonds High. These comparisons highlight the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving educational outcomes at McClymonds High and addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's persistent underperformance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607-3415

(510) 879-2303

District: Oakland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1938^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,715

Feeder schools for McClymonds High:

Elementary:	Hoover Elementary
	Martin Luther King Junior Elementary
	Prescott Elementary
Middle:	West Oakland Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.2%

Two or more races:

8.9%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McClymonds High ranks worse than 83.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 10^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McClymonds High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.2%), two or more races (8.9%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McClymonds High is 12.1, which is the 4^th best among 15 high schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare McClymonds High employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McClymonds High is $8,715, which is the 6^th highest among 15 high schools in the Oakland Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McClymonds High:

SchoolDigger ranks McClymonds High 1938^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See McClymonds High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Oakland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Unified 1160^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McClymonds High

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Rank History for all students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2006	56.93	529^th	1968	73.1%
2007	19.24	1534^th	2063	25.6%
2008	17.01	1664^th	2117	21.4%
2009	21.86	1748^th	2238	21.9%
2010	17.85	1710^th	2281	25.0%
2011	14.52	1877^th	2367	20.7%
2012	12.03	1940^th	2354	17.6%
2013	14.21	1926^th	2426	20.6%
2015	11.25	1752^nd	1994	12.1%
2016	17.92	1553^rd	2039	23.8%
2017	19.37	1516^th	2021	25.0%
2018	19.15	1518^th	2017	24.7%
2019	17.43	1680^th	2133	21.2%
2022	21.47	1625^th	2123	23.5%
2023	16.24	1799^th	2348	23.4%
2024	11.13	1938^th	2323	16.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.71	994^th	1547	35.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.74	1403^rd	1862	24.7%
2019	19.61	1501^st	1937	22.5%
2022	21.62	1513^th	1943	22.1%
2023	17.56	1730^th	2247	23.0%
2024	9.29	2015^th	2235	9.8%

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Rank History for Female students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.09	1437^th	1760	18.4%
2019	16.23	1508^th	1833	17.7%
2022	24.96	1392^nd	1858	25.1%
2023	17.64	1649^th	2118	22.1%
2024	11.19	1816^th	2098	13.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.24	814^th	1052	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.17	1390^th	1834	24.2%
2019	15.90	1528^th	1880	18.7%
2022	17.39	1565^th	1916	18.3%
2023	14.71	1751^st	2207	20.7%
2024	10.42	1869^th	2172	14.0%

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Rank History for African American students at McClymonds High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.53	476^th	582	18.2%
2019	21.52	469^th	592	20.8%
2022	25.56	399^th	522	23.6%
2023	20.72	594^th	720	17.5%
2024	15.04	660^th	721	8.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McClymonds High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	0	300	16	28	0	n/a	n/a	6	350
2007	0	258	19	23	0	n/a	n/a	11	311
2008	2	242	20	21	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	285
2009	3	263	16	13	0	1	10	0	306
2010	1	223	4	14	0	0	5	0	247
2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	254	254
2012	2	217	6	11	2	5	4	0	247
2013	4	232	4	20	0	3	5	0	268
2014	5	244	2	14	1	2	7	0	275
2015	10	230	5	25	4	3	9	0	286
2016	12	253	12	24	1	3	13	0	318
2017	16	295	21	22	1	2	15	0	372
2018	20	319	19	22	2	4	15	0	401
2019	18	307	19	25	1	3	10	0	383
2020	10	289	15	28	2	2	13	0	359
2021	14	278	16	34	0	1	14	0	357
2022	9	266	11	36	0	6	24	0	352
2023	7	217	6	22	0	4	25	0	281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McClymonds High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	350	13.0	26.9	54.4
2007	311	18.0	17.3	51
2008	285	21.9	13.0	59.3
2009	306	20.7	13.7	67.3
2010	247	16.4	15.0	65.2
2011	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	247	12.0	20.5	53.4
2013	268	13.6	19.6	98.9
2014	275	12.4	22.0	83.3
2015	286	17.0	16.8	88.5
2016	318	15.0	21.2	84.9
2017	372	22.7	16.3	88.7
2018	401	22.4	17.9	88.3
2019	383	24.8	15.4	85.6
2020	359	n/a	n/a	90.3
2021	357	22.1	16.1	86
2022	352	24.2	14.5	92.6
2023	281	23.0	12.1	90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McClymonds High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	350	13.0	26.9	54.4
2007	311	18.0	17.3	51
2008	285	21.9	13.0	59.3
2009	306	20.7	13.7	67.3
2010	247	16.4	15.0	65.2
2011	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	247	12.0	20.5	53.4
2013	268	13.6	19.6	98.9
2014	275	12.4	22.0	83.3
2015	286	17.0	16.8	88.5
2016	318	15.0	21.2	84.9
2017	372	22.7	16.3	88.7
2018	401	22.4	17.9	88.3
2019	383	24.8	15.4	85.6
2020	359	n/a	n/a	90.3
2021	357	22.1	16.1	86
2022	352	24.2	14.5	92.6
2023	281	23.0	12.1	90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McClymonds High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$8,715

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McClymonds High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1680^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1799^th of 2348 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McClymonds High)	26.7	31.2	4.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)	30.4	32.2	1.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (McClymonds High)	2.4	1.8	0.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)	13.1	14.1	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (McClymonds High)	3.9	1.8	2.1%
11th Grade Science (Oakland Unified)	11.7	14.4	2.7%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (McClymonds High)	5.6	0	5.6%
12th Grade Science (Oakland Unified)	10.8	15.7	4.9%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	383	281	26.6%
African American	307	217	29.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	19	6	68.4%
Hispanic	25	22	12%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	18	7	61.1%
Two or More Races	10	25	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.6%	90.4%	4.8%

Schools Near McClymonds High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
McClymonds High	Public	9-12	2607 Myrtle St.	Oakland	94607	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2303	281	23	12.1	90.4%	7 (2.5%)	217 (77.2%)	22 (7.8%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	25 (8.9%)	11.1	1938^th of 2323 public high schools	16.6%		16.2	1799^th of 2348 public high schools	23.4%	139		3.5		3.0				17.0	17.0				3.6	3.6	$8,715
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High	Public	9-12	1240 18th St.	Oakland	94607	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2309	48	10	4.7	95.8%	3 (6.3%)	23 (47.9%)	15 (31.3%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)								(n/a)				0.0											$15,281
Street Academy Alternative High	Public	9-12	417 29th St.	Oakland	94609	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2313	69	4	17.2	95.7%	1 (1.4%)	34 (49.3%)	29 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	14	1844^th of 2323 public high schools	20.6%					(n/a)		6.7		5.9				18.8	18.8				7.1	7.1
Oakland School for the Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	530 18th St.	Oakland	94612	Alameda County	Oakland School for the Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 873-8800	779	37	21.0	33.2%	226 (29.0%)	150 (19.3%)	159 (20.4%)	36 (4.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	188 (24.1%)	73.4	431^st of 2323 public high schools	81.4%		77.6	376^th of 2348 public high schools	84.0%	55	34.6	56.3		44.7	51.8	58.0	57.1	85.0	62.4	23.2	33.3	25.9	49.0	32.5
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3877 Lusk St.	Oakland	94608	Alameda County	Oakland Military Inst College Prep Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 594-3900	456	29	15.6	75.4%	7 (1.5%)	59 (12.9%)	290 (63.6%)	69 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	35.5	1254^th of 2323 public high schools	46.0%		43	1043^rd of 2348 public high schools	55.6%	211	21.9	33.3		27.3	7.0	32.9	39.1	62.5	34.6	7.0	18.6	15.6	12.5	13.4
Envision Academy for Arts & Technology	Public, Charter	6-12	1515 Webster St.	Oakland	94612	Alameda County	Envision Academy for Arts & Technology District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 596-8901	272	16	16.8	78.7%	20 (7.4%)	101 (37.1%)	129 (47.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.3%)	21.2	1647^th of 2323 public high schools	29.1%		30.9	1386^th of 2348 public high schools	41.0%	261	0.0		16.7	12.5	6.3	27.3	13.3	27.7	21.4	0.0	9.1	0.0	12.5	7.8
Emery Secondary	Public	9-12	1100 47th St.	Emeryville	94608	Alameda County	Emery Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 601-4998	187	13	14.5	61.5%	17 (9.1%)	86 (46.0%)	44 (23.5%)	19 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	19 (10.2%)	47.4	929^th of 2323 public high schools	60.0%		56.6	720^th of 2348 public high schools	69.3%	209			11.1	11.1				64.4	64.4				13.6	13.6
Young Adult Program	Public	12	915 54th St.	Oakland	94608	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-5003	126	12	10.5	65.9%	11 (8.7%)	45 (35.7%)	49 (38.9%)	14 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Oakland International High	Public	9-12	4521 Webster St.	Oakland	94609	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-1353	313	26	12.1	96.5%	13 (4.2%)	8 (2.6%)	240 (76.7%)	25 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.6%)	6.6	2269^th of 2323 public high schools	2.3%		6.9	2271^st of 2348 public high schools	3.3%	2		0.0		0.0				0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$9,484
Oakland Technical High	Public	9-12	4351 Broadway	Oakland	94611	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2305	1,796	99	18.1	57.2%	396 (22.0%)	483 (26.9%)	384 (21.4%)	294 (16.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	226 (12.6%)	58.9	665^th of 2323 public high schools	71.4%		50.1	861^st of 2348 public high schools	63.3%	196			20.1	20.1				59.6	59.6				32.0	32.0	$6,464

Frequently Asked Questions about McClymonds High

What is the racial makeup of McClymonds High?

Students at McClymonds High are 77% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is McClymonds High in?

Oakland Unified

How many students attend McClymonds High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended McClymonds High.

Is McClymonds High a good school?

McClymonds High ranks in the bottom 16.6% of California high schools.

What schools feed into McClymonds High?

McClymonds High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hoover Elementary
Elementary : Martin Luther King Junior Elementary
Elementary : Prescott Elementary
Middle : West Oakland Middle

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