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2200 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501-4406
Summary
Alameda High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
78.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
61.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 145/1,596 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 90/1,596 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,868 |
| Low-Income Students | 570 (30.5%) |
| English Learners | 100 (5.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 8.0 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period.
•Math +6.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
78.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.0-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Alameda High compare within the district?
Alameda High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Alameda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alameda High rank in California?
Alameda High ranks No. 145 of 1,596 in reading and No. 90 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alameda High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.3% meet the reading standard and 43.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alameda High compare with other schools in Alameda?
Alameda High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Alameda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlamedaHow does Alameda High compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Alameda High is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 45 9–12 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda HighThis school | 61.7% | 78.9% |
| Alameda Science and Technology Institute | 79.1% | 97.7% |
