Alhambra Unified

The Alhambra Unified School District in California serves 16 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district demonstrates a range of academic performance, with several standout schools like Mark Keppel High School and Monterey Highlands Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. However, the data also reveals equity concerns, with significant variation in chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.

Mark Keppel High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 150th out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 97.5% four-year graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Several elementary schools, such as Monterey Highlands and Brightwood, also demonstrate strong academic performance, exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests.

While the Alhambra Unified School District as a whole performs better than the state average on most standardized tests, the data reveals areas for potential improvement. Chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across the schools, with some institutions, such as William Northrup and Ramona, experiencing much higher rates than others. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 33.12% at Brightwood Elementary to 72.16% at Ynez Elementary, suggesting potential equity issues within the district.