Encinal High School is a co-educational public high school serving grades 6–12. It is located in Alameda, California, United States, and is part of the Alameda Unified School District. Most students come from the Academy of Alameda or Wood Middle School.
Serving 1,280 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Encinal Junior/Senior High serves the entire district of Alameda, CA, covering approximately 10.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance area being about 3.6 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Encinal Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,280 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
School Motto
Be the change you want to see in the world.
School Rankings
Encinal Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2314 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encinal Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Encinal Junior/senior High School is ranked #2314 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Encinal Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Encinal Junior/senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Encinal Junior/senior High School?
1,280 students attend Encinal Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Encinal Junior/senior High School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 10/10/2025
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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