Enrollment
1,028
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062403003612
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alhambra Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alhambra Senior High
Alhambra Senior High is a large high school in Martinez, California, enrolling 1,028 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,028 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 778 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #417.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Martinez's high schools, it stands alongside Vicente Martinez High (50 students): Alhambra Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Martinez Unified also operates Martinez Junior High (843 students) and John Swett Elementary (533 students) alongside Alhambra Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alhambra Senior High compares
Alhambra Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinez Unified, which includes Alhambra Senior High.
$14,299
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,028 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alhambra Senior High a good school?
Alhambra Senior High earns 38/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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