- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alhambra, CA
Mark Keppel High
Federal NCES profile for Mark Keppel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015310930
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Keppel High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Keppel High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mark Keppel High held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060015310930 · Alhambra, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,201 enr · 26.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra High (2,056 students)
Mark Keppel High held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark Keppel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
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 Mark Keppel High reports 2,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Keppel High compares
Mark Keppel 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,201 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,201
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 10.1%
White 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Mark Keppel 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 Mark Keppel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Northrup Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Keppel 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 (~2,201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Keppel High
How many students attend Mark Keppel High?
Mark Keppel High has 2,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alhambra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,205 (2022-23) → 2,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel High is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Keppel High?
41.3% of students at Mark Keppel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Keppel High?
The largest demographic group at Mark Keppel High is Asian at 62.8% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Keppel High?
Mark Keppel High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mark Keppel High rank among high schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel High ranks #2 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 Mark Keppel High, Alhambra Unified also operates Alhambra High (2,056 students), San Gabriel High (1,761 students), and Martha Baldwin Elementary (923 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.