For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,453 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alhambra, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Keppel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 E. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,205 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Alhambra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #44.
Century High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alhambra, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
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?
4 public high schools are located in Alhambra.
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra?
Alhambra public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alhambra are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alhambra include: Mark Keppel High School vs. Alhambra High School, Alhambra High School vs. Mark Keppel High School
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