Below Average
#318 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 10% of private schools
Holy Names High School
High School
4660 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
About Holy Names High School
Holy Names High School is a private high school in Oakland, CA 94618. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $205,552, where 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 47 public schools in Oakland, Holy Names High School rates lower overall (4.5 vs 5.2 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Holy Names High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Names High School (this school) | 4.5 |
| Oakland Technical High | 7.8 |
| Oakland International High | 5.0 |
| AIMS College Prep High | 3.6 |
| Young Adult Program | 6.1 |
| Home and Hospital Program | 4.5 |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 7.4 |
| Street Academy Alternative High | 7.0 |
| Oakland High | 7.3 |
| McClymonds High | 5.4 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 6.0 |
| Oakland School for the Arts | 3.6 |
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology | 3.4 |
| Dewey Academy High | 5.3 |
| MetWest High | 6.4 |
| Gateway to College High at Laney College | 2.8 |
| Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High | 5.9 |
| Oakland Charter High | 5.1 |
| LIFE Academy | 8.6 |
| Latitude 37.8 High | 7.9 |
| ARISE High | 6.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
4660 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| St. Theresa School Oakland | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Havens Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Chabot Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Piedmont High Piedmont | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Millennium High Alternative Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Piedmont Middle Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Wildwood Elementary Piedmont | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Claremont Middle Oakland | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$205,552
Median Home Value
$1,789,100
Median Rent
$2,742/mo
Population
16,845
College Educated
86.4%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alta Vista High (Continuation) Vista, CA | 4.5 |
| Armona Union Academy Armona, CA | 4.5 |
| Coronado High (Continuation) West Covina, CA | 4.5 |
| Creekside High Irvine, CA | 4.5 |
| Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy National City, CA | 4.5 |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland, CA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Names High School
What grades does Holy Names High School serve?
Holy Names High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Names High School?
Holy Names High School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Names High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Names High School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Names High School rank in CA?
Holy Names High School is ranked #318 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Holy Names High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Names High School has a composite rating of 4.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Holy Names High School a private school?
Yes, Holy Names High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 450-1110
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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