Top Rankings
Albany City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,505 students in Albany City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Albany City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,505 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
n/a
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Albany City Unified School District, which is ranked #70 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,020 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
599 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
138 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
945 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
783 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
286
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
270
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,163 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,965 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,163
$19,801
Spending / Student
$28,965
$18,236
Best Albany City Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #33.
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macgregor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,505 students.
What is the rank of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District is ranked #70 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City Unified School District?
29% of Albany City Unified School District students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is Albany City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,965 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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