- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alhambra, CA
Alhambra High
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015310929
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alhambra High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Alhambra High held near 2,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 95.7 → 95.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 060015310929 · Alhambra, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,056 enr · 21.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Alhambra High held near 2,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE held 95.7 → 95.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alhambra High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- This school
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- William Northr 814
William Northrup Elementary
814 students
What this shows Alhambra High reports 2,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra High compares
Alhambra 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,056
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
Asian 37.1%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Alhambra High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Northrup Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Alhambra
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 (~2,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra High
How many students attend Alhambra High?
Alhambra High has 2,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alhambra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,160 (2022-23) → 2,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alhambra High?
50.8% of students at Alhambra High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra High?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra High?
Alhambra High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Alhambra High rank among high schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Alhambra, 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 Alhambra on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Alhambra High, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), San Gabriel High (1,761 students), and Martha Baldwin Elementary (923 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.