For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,278 students in Alhambra, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Alhambra, CA are Mark Keppel High School 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 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mark Keppel High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Alhambra, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Keppel High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alhambra, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Century High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Gr: 9-12
Independence High (Alternative) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 87%
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Gr: K-8 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 94%
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 and Alhambra High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alhambra?
2 public high schools are located in Alhambra.
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra?
Alhambra public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (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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