Serving 1,124 students in grades 6-12, Encinal Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Encinal Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Encinal Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,124 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Encinal Junior/senior High School is 0.79, 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)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Encinal Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Encinal Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alameda High School, Alameda Community Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Encinal Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Encinal Junior/senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Encinal Junior/senior High School?
1,124 students attend Encinal Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Encinal Junior/senior High School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encinal Junior/senior High School?
Encinal Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Encinal Junior/senior High School offer ?
Encinal Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Encinal Junior/senior High School part of?
Encinal Junior/senior High School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Encinal Junior/senior High School located?
Encinal Junior/senior High School is located in the West Alameda neighborhood of Alameda, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in West Alameda.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Encinal High School is a community that cannot be found anywhere else. The staff gives their whole life, and sometimes their family does as well for the betterment of lives of all students. The AP programs are very successful. Encinal while exceptional in their academics also stresses the importance of being part of the Jet community. There are a number of extracurricular activities that shape the student as a whole. The Jet community is very loyal and tight; as they say, "once you''re a Jet, you''re always Jet!"
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