Top 3 Best Alhambra Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,609 students in Alhambra, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Alhambra, CA are Mark Keppel High School, Independence High (Alternative) and Alhambra High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alhambra, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Alhambra have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Alhambra, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alhambra High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Alhambra, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Keppel High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 E. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #44.
Century High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alhambra, California

Alhambra, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Grades: K-8
| 931 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Alhambra, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Alhambra, CA include Mark Keppel High School, Independence High (Alternative) and Alhambra High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alhambra, CA?
4 public high schools are located in Alhambra, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra, CA?
Alhambra, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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