Serving 1,808 students in grades 9-12, Alameda High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 61%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alameda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alameda High School's student population of 1,808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alameda High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alameda High School often compared to?
Alameda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Encinal Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alameda High School?
The graduation rate of Alameda High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alameda High School?
1,808 students attend Alameda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Alameda High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alameda High School?
Alameda High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alameda High School offer ?
Alameda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alameda High School part of?
Alameda High School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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