Holy Names High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Oakland, CA
4660 Harbord Dr, Oakland, CA 94618
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in California
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Oakland
- 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
In Oakland, California, Holy Names High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic high schools in California. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Oakland. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Oakland
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic high schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic high schools in California.
- Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Names High School
What grades does Holy Names High School serve?
Holy Names High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Holy Names High School?
About 121 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Names High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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