Excellent
#10 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Holy Names High School
High School
4660 HARBORD DR, Oakland, CA 94618
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#10 of 1,787
In Oakland
#2 of 18
public schools
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About Holy Names High School
Holy Names High School is a private high school in Oakland, CA. Holy Names High School serves approximately 142 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Names High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 142 students, Holy Names High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Holy Names High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holy Names High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Holy Names High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Names High School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Oakland Technical High | 7.6 |
| Oakland International High | 6.6 |
| AIMS College Prep High | 6.0 |
| Young Adult Program | 5.3 |
| Home and Hospital Program | — |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 7.1 |
| Street Academy Alternative High | 6.1 |
| Oakland High | 6.0 |
| McClymonds High | 6.5 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 5.0 |
| Oakland School for the Arts | 4.6 |
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology | 4.0 |
| Dewey Academy High | 5.5 |
| MetWest High | 6.6 |
| Gateway to College High at Laney College | 5.8 |
| Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High | 6.8 |
| Oakland Charter High | 7.1 |
| LIFE Academy | 8.9 |
| Latitude 37.8 High | 6.7 |
| ARISE High | 8.1 |
Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in Oakland
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4660 HARBORD DR, Oakland, CA 94618
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Names High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Piedmont High (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), which scores slightly higher. Another option is THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Millennium High Alternative (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), a more accessible option. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 0.0 mi | — |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 0.1 mi | 6.9 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| St. Theresa School Oakland | 0.2 mi | — |
| THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 1.0 mi | — |
| Havens Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Chabot Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Piedmont High Piedmont | 1.1 mi | 9.3 |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Millennium High Alternative Piedmont | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Piedmont Middle Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Wildwood Elementary Piedmont | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Claremont Middle Oakland | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
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
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mendocino High Mendocino, CA | 8.6 |
| University Pathways Public Service Academy Los Angeles, CA | 8.6 |
| ARMY & NAVY ACADEMY Carlsbad, CA | 8.5 |
| Chaffey District Online High Ontario, CA | 8.5 |
| Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco Victorville, CA | 8.5 |
| RIO HONDO PREP Arcadia, CA | 8.5 |
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 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Names High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Names High School is 5.9:1. 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 ranks #10 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Holy Names High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Names High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Names High School a private school?
Yes, Holy Names High School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Names High School a religious school?
Holy Names High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 450-1110
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