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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,519 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 74% 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
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,519 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Albany City Unified School District, which is ranked #70 of all 1,931 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,018 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
593 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
55%
# Black Students
122 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
903 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
26%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
852 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
24%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
324
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
280
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
306
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
275
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,071 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,850 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,071
$21,485
Spending / Student
$28,850
$19,787
Best Albany City Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
Magnet 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
| 1,151 students
Rank: #33.
Marin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
Magnet 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
| 781 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macgregor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,519 students.
What is the rank of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District is ranked #70 out of 1,931 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, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Albany City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,850 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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