- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alameda, CA
Alameda High
Federal NCES profile for Alameda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060177000041
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alameda High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alameda High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Alameda High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 78.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+61 students YoY 060177000041 · Alameda, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,868 enr · 24.9:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students)
Alameda High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 78.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alameda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- Frank Otis Ele 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Alameda High reports 1,868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alameda High compares
Alameda High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,868 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,868
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.0%
White 27.8%
Two or More 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Alameda High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alameda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Otis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alameda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Alameda
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alameda High
How many students attend Alameda High?
Alameda High has 1,868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,802 (2022-23) → 1,863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alameda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alameda High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alameda High?
21.8% of students at Alameda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alameda High?
The largest demographic group at Alameda High is Asian at 34.0% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alameda High?
Alameda High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alameda High rank among high schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Alameda High, Alameda Unified also operates Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), Lincoln Middle (971 students), and Will C. Wood Middle (613 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.