McClymonds Educational Complex was the collective name of the two small high schools occupying the building of McClymonds High School, operated by the Oakland Unified School District from August 2005 to 2010. As of 2010, the complex has returned to being a single high school, McClymonds High School.
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Mcclymonds High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcclymonds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcclymonds High School's student population of 265 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Mcclymonds High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcclymonds High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7660 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
72%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcclymonds High School's ranking?
Mcclymonds High School is ranked #7660 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mcclymonds High School often compared to?
Mcclymonds High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Technical High School, Piedmont High School, Oakland Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcclymonds High School?
The graduation rate of Mcclymonds High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mcclymonds High School?
265 students attend Mcclymonds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mcclymonds High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcclymonds High School?
Mcclymonds High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mcclymonds High School offer ?
Mcclymonds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcclymonds High School part of?
Mcclymonds High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcclymonds High School located?
Mcclymonds High School is located in the McClymonds neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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