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Enrollment
1,028
High
DISTRICT 539 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARTINEZ UNIFIED·NCES 062403003612
Alhambra Senior High
150 E St., Martinez, CA 94553 · (925) 335-5810 · Contra Costa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,028 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 22% of California public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- FBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public high schools
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
316 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 272 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 271 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 243 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 242 | 24% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
51.4%
CA avg 49.1% . -12.6pp since 2014
Math
28.1%
CA avg 37.7% . -17.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 13 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 18 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 25.0% | 26.4% | 16.2% | 32.4% |
| Math | 9.7% | 18.4% | 25.8% | 46.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.4% | 28.1% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 29.2% |
| 2022-23 | 53.9% | 26.1% |
| 2021-22 | 54.8% | 27.8% |
| 2020-21 | 64.4% | 45.3% |
| 2018-19 | 73.7% | 44.0% |
| 2017-18 | 49.1% | 31.3% |
| 2016-17 | 68.9% | 39.3% |
| 2015-16 | 67.0% | 44.0% |
| 2014-15 | 64.0% | 46.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
40.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-20.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 62% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Alhambra Senior High
Alhambra Senior High's state test result (40.7% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High this school | 1,028 | 30.7% | 40.7% |
| Escondido Charter High Escondido | 932 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Ripon High Ripon | 1,051 | 26.2% | 52.4% |
| Pioneer High San Jose | 1,393 | 30.8% | 58.9% |
| Soquel High Soquel | 1,074 | 29.1% | 53.8% |
| Liberty High Madera | 748 | 34.5% | 40.2% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alhambra Senior High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.7% | #511 of 1,052 | #16 of 28 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.1% | #471 of 1,056 ▼ 83 | #16 of 28 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.4% | #677 of 1,056 ▼ 107 | #18 of 28 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.5pp | #287 of 1,044 | #11 of 28 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,028 | #761 of 2,093 | #26 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.1:1 | #701 of 1,352 | #16 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.1% | #148 of 1,351 | #12 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.7% | #1,398 of 1,575 | #32 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.2% | #349 of 802 | #12 of 27 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,028
-180 (-15%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 859
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 22.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,028 | 48.8 | 21.1:1 | 31% (316) |
| 2023-24 | 1,070 | 48.9 | 21.9:1 | 30% (321) |
| 2022-23 | 1,105 | 53.2 | 20.8:1 | 38% (423) |
| 2020-21 | 1,208 | 53 | 22.8:1 | 23% (276) |
| 2017-18 | 1,185 | 55 | 21.5:1 | 23% (275) |
| 2015-16 | 1,179 | 55 | 21.4:1 | 28% (331) |
| 2010-11 | 1,259 | N/A | N/A | 17% (210) |
| 2000-01 | 1,232 | 56 | 22.0:1 | 7% (88) |
| 1990-91 | 859 | 45 | 19.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alhambra Senior High.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (1,185 to 1,028); teachers down 11% (55 to 48.8).
About Alhambra Senior High
Alhambra Senior High is a high school located in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Enrollment totals 1,028 students across grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in California, the average enrollment is about 838.
Martinez Unified enrolls 3,774 students, and its 8 schools include Alhambra Senior High.
White students make up 39% of enrollment at Alhambra Senior High, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 36% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 8% Asian, and 3% Black. That is in line with Contra Costa County, where about 41% of residents are White. A diversity index of 69% means there is a 69% chance two randomly chosen students at Alhambra Senior High are from different groups.
A staff of 48.8 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 21.1:1. Compared with the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. By family income, 31% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Contra Costa County, the average eligibility rate is 45%.
Alhambra Senior High holds a C- allk12 Grade, placing it above 22% of California public high schools.
The BeatsExpectations model predicts 61.5% for Alhambra Senior High, given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The actual figure is 40.7%. The 20.9-point gap ranks in the bottom 10% of California schools.
The school is in Contra Costa County, where median household income comes to about $127,229, roughly 45% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Contra Costa County counts 280 public schools with about 167,423 students.
John Muir Elementary is about 0.8 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Alhambra Senior High, there are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Alhambra Senior High ranks 5th of 6 on average proficiency.
In the federal locale system, Alhambra Senior High is coded Suburb: Large, for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school shrank from 1,208 students in 2020-21 to 1,028 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 22.8:1 in 2020-21 to 21.1:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Alhambra Senior High lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Martinez Unified
- Martinez Junior HighMiddle · 843 students
- John Swett ElementaryElementary · 533 students
- Morello Park ElementaryElementary · 496 students
- John Muir ElementaryElementary · 423 students
- Las Juntas ElementaryElementary · 353 students
- Vicente Martinez HighHigh · 50 students
Other schools in Martinez
- Martinez Junior HighMiddle · 843 students
- Hidden Valley ElementaryElementary · 831 students
- John Swett ElementaryElementary · 533 students
- Morello Park ElementaryElementary · 496 students
- John Muir ElementaryElementary · 423 students
- Las Juntas ElementaryElementary · 353 students
Nearby schools
- John Muir Elementary0.8 mi · 423
- Martinez Junior High0.8 mi · 843
- Vicente Martinez High0.9 mi · 50
- Briones (Alternative)0.9 mi · 48
- John Swett Elementary1.5 mi · 533
- Morello Park Elementary1.9 mi · 496
Frequently asked questions
About Alhambra Senior HighWhat is the total enrollment at Alhambra Senior High?
Alhambra Senior High enrolls approximately 1,028 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Alhambra Senior High serve?
Alhambra Senior High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Senior High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alhambra Senior High is approximately 21.1:1 (49 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alhambra Senior High?
At Alhambra Senior High, the student body is approximately 39% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Black, 8% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Alhambra Senior High in?
Alhambra Senior High is part of Martinez Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.