Top Rankings
Alhambra Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 14,549 students in Alhambra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alhambra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,549 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
639 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alhambra Unified School District, which is ranked #249 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
50%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,829 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,883 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$332 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$318 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,829
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,883
$18,396
Best Alhambra Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Grades: K-8
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Brightwood St.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 South Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Keppel High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #55.
Repetto Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 South Grandridge Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6240
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6240
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 South Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
San Gabriel High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 South Ramona St.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 943-6800
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 943-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #88.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Grades: K-8
| 656 students
Rank: #99.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 North Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
William Northrup Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 South Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 West Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1212.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,100 students
Rank: #1313.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 South Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Marguerita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1603 South Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Grades: K-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1515.
Emery Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2821 West Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1616.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 14,549 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District is ranked #249 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra Unified School District?
50% of Alhambra Unified School District students are Asian, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Unified School District?
Alhambra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alhambra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,883 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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