Serving 2,178 students in grades 9-12, Mark Keppel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Keppel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mark Keppel High School's student population of 2,178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark Keppel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Keppel High School is 0.47, which is less 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
#1034 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
68%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Keppel High School's ranking?
Mark Keppel High School is ranked #1034 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mark Keppel High School often compared to?
Mark Keppel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alhambra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mark Keppel High School?
The graduation rate of Mark Keppel High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mark Keppel High School?
2,178 students attend Mark Keppel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mark Keppel High School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Keppel High School?
Mark Keppel High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mark Keppel High School offer ?
Mark Keppel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mark Keppel High School part of?
Mark Keppel High School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
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