Alameda High School

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Alameda High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2200 Central Ave,  Alameda, CA
Alameda Unified School District
3.7
3.5
1,868 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Ithurburn
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
68.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
21.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.2%
Asian
29.2%
White
28%
Hispanic
16.6%
Two or more races
15.8%
Filipino
4.6%
Black
4%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#169 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 424 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 392 Students
University of California - Davis 369 Students
University of California - San Diego 328 Students
University of California - Irvine 327 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 304 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 266 Students
Cal Poly 260 Students
San Diego State University 240 Students
San Francisco State University 224 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 163 Students
Psychology 158 Students
Biology 139 Students
Computer Science 134 Students
Environmental Science 81 Students
Political Science and Government 70 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Economics 50 Students
Marketing 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 366 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/16/2026
overall, it was a very safe and diverse school with good teachers and academics that prepare you for great colleges
4.0 Senior
1/27/2026
All my teachers have been pretty awesome, but especially in the English department. At AHS, I also really appreciate the emphasis on unity and celebrating diversity through school-wide events like assemblies or food fairs.
3.0 Senior
1/25/2026
Lots of different opportunities in clubs, sports, arts, and other extracurriculars. In general, administration and teachers encourage student involvement and are supportive. The student environment is not the best, but a space can be found for everyone
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/14/2025
My daughter is a freshman in the school and we are thrilled with her experience. Great teachers and welcoming students.
1.0 parent
11/27/2024
I don’t really like this school because of the education system and sped classes
5.0 student
2/6/2024
The subjects are good, good community, the only problem is that your yearly experience is HEAVILY dependent on the teachers you get. My apush teacher only talks about himself and I just know I'm failing the AP test because of it. School lunch is good, Campus is great, I never find myself being late...
3.0 parent
1/15/2024
As a parent of a sophomore, I am here to say this school used to be great but is now just good. Lots of activities, good variety of people. Academics are good but grade inflation abounds and both counselor support and AP class access is weak. Teacher quality is hit or miss, with several being last m...

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Alameda High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alameda, CA and is served by the Alameda Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,868 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Alameda High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,398,340. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alameda Science and Technology Institute, Encinal Junior/Senior High, Island High School, and more. Learn more about what Alameda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alameda High School.

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