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101 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA 91801-3716
Summary
Alhambra High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
70.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 310/1,596 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 305/1,596 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,056 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,073 (52.2%) |
| English Learners | 309 (15.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period.
•Math +6.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
70.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
24.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.2% 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 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.5% 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 Alhambra High compare within the district?
Alhambra High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Alhambra Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alhambra High rank in California?
Alhambra High ranks No. 310 of 1,596 in reading and No. 305 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 Alhambra High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.3% meet the reading standard and 39.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alhambra High compare with other schools in Alhambra?
Alhambra High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Alhambra with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlhambraHow does Alhambra High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Alhambra High is No. 87 in reading and No. 75 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alhambra HighThis school | 42.2% | 70.0% |
| Mark Keppel High | 61.5% | 73.8% |
| San Gabriel High | 45.6% | 63.2% |
