- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Martinez, CA
Alhambra Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062403003612
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra Senior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alhambra Senior High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Senior High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403003612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Alhambra Senior High held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 062403003612 · Martinez, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,028 enr · 19.4:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinez Junior High (843 students)
Alhambra Senior High held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alhambra Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- Las Juntas Ele 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows Alhambra Senior High reports 1,028 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra Senior High compares
Alhambra Senior 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,028
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 7.9%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Alhambra Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Juntas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Martinez
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 (~1,028 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra Senior High
How many students attend Alhambra Senior High?
Alhambra Senior High has 1,028 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,105 (2022-23) → 1,070 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Senior High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Alhambra Senior High?
27.1% of students at Alhambra Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra Senior High is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra Senior High?
Alhambra Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Senior High rank among public schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Senior High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Alhambra Senior High, Martinez Unified also operates Martinez Junior High (843 students), John Swett Elementary (533 students), and Morello Park Elementary (496 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.