- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, CA
Albany High
Federal NCES profile for Albany High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060186000059
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Albany, CA.
School address
District: Albany City Unified · California
NCES ID 060186000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Albany High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060186000059 · Albany, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,122 enr · 17.8:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany Middle (911 students)
Albany High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Albany High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albany High
1,122 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
911 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
563 students
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary
560 students
- Marin Elementa
Marin Elementary
524 students
- Macgregor High 4
Macgregor High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Albany High reports 1,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany High compares
Albany 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,717
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.1%
White 28.6%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Albany High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Albany City Unified reports $17,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Albany High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Albany
1 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 (~1,122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany High
How many students attend Albany High?
Albany High has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany High?
20.9% of students at Albany High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany High?
The largest demographic group at Albany High is Asian at 33.1% of enrollment, in Albany, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany High?
Albany High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Albany High rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Albany, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City Unified?
Besides Albany High, Albany City Unified also operates Albany Middle (911 students), Ocean View Elementary (563 students), and Cornell Elementary (560 students). See the Albany City Unified district page for the complete list.