Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 E Hellman Ave,  Alhambra, CA
Alhambra Unified School District
3.6
4.0
2,208 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jas Cisneros
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
680
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
79.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
18%
State Average
9.9%
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
445:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
66%
Hispanic
25.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
White
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Niche Standout HS in California
#151 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#200 Best Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 - Los Angeles 800 Students
University of California - Irvine 679 Students
University of California - San Diego 560 Students
University of California - Berkeley 519 Students
University of Southern California 491 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 332 Students
University of California - Davis 320 Students
California State University - Long Beach 316 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 308 Students
California State University, Fullerton 260 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 215 Students
Biology 180 Students
Psychology 157 Students
Computer Science 156 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 81 Students
Chemistry 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Accounting 59 Students
Economics 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 595 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/27/2025
is alright because Im a senior here and is my first and last year at mark Keppel and I didn't get to know every thing good, but overall is okay
3.0 Senior
12/19/2024
The school lacks a community. In general, entering into the campus made me feel quite overwhelmed. The students are overly competitive with their academics since they are afraid of scrutiny from their parents.
4.0 Senior
12/15/2024
Overall I would say this school is great, there are a lot of great teachers that are not only just great people but will also try to help you with anything and work something out. Iv met and made friends with a lot of great people here and have never seen students having any commotion with each other so far that iv seen. The staff and counselors are helpful and friendly
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
10/21/2022
I went to this high school from grade 9 to grade 12. The teachers here are very friendly and the counselors are very concerned about each student's grades. Mr. Chin, this teacher is very friendly to students.
5.0 parent
9/27/2018
The students are motivated and get support from both parents and teacher. Mr Tran, Mr Carl and Mr Flores are the best!
1.0 student
11/20/2017
Not really good, I just came from Indonesia and since the system is really different I do not know how to adjust and the counselors did not guide me well to the point where I am not supposed to be in the classes I am in right now. I mean they are very nice but I wish they actually care about what cl...
4.0 parent
4/2/2014
This school is competitive and the students are very passionate about their academic achievements. There is a large Asian immigrant population on campus. Majority of students are applying to University of California campuses and NOT out of state highly selective private universities and colleges. I...

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Mark Keppel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alhambra, CA, in the Monterey Park neighborhood, and is served by the Alhambra Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Mark Keppel 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,007,811. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Gabriel High School, Alhambra High School, Gabrielino High School, and more. Learn more about what Alhambra has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mark Keppel High School.

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