Alameda Unified School District
Top Rankings
Alameda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,039 students in Alameda Unified School District.
Public Schools in Alameda Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.76, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
9,039 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
415 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%

Graduation Rate
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,971 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,467 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
485 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
2,596 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
29%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,435 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
744
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
708
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
726
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
701
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
684
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
683
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
592
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
603
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
643
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
716
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
717
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
765
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
757
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,127 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,299 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$7 MM

Spending
$180 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,127
$14,213

Spending / Student
$19,299
$13,602

Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,743 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alameda Science And Technology Institute Elementary School
Alternative School
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Challenger Dr.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Grades: 6-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: n/an/a
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Island High (Continuation)
Alternative School
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,039 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda Unified School District?
33% of Alameda Unified School District students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alameda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,299 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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