Alhambra Senior High School serves 1,163 students in grades 9-12.
Alhambra Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alhambra Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Alhambra Senior High School's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,163 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Alhambra Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alhambra Senior High School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
34%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
43%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
97%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Alhambra Senior High School's ranking?
Alhambra Senior High School is ranked #811 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alhambra Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Alhambra Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alhambra Senior High School?
1,163 students attend Alhambra Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Alhambra Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alhambra Senior High School?
Alhambra Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alhambra Senior High School offer ?
Alhambra Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alhambra Senior High School part of?
Alhambra Senior High School is part of Martinez Unified School District.
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