Alhambra Senior High

Summary:

Alhambra Senior High is a public high school located in Martinez, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,105 students. The school is part of the Martinez Unified School District, which is ranked 588 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alhambra Senior High is a strong-performing high school that consistently ranks in the top 25% of California high schools and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.7% to 98.2% over the past 5 years, is significantly higher than the state average. Alhambra Senior High students also consistently outperform the district and the state in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as in the California Science Test (CAST). The school's multi-racial and special education students, in particular, stand out, ranking in the top 25-30% of the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Alhambra Senior High outperforms the Vicente Martinez High School, which is also part of the Martinez Unified School District, across various metrics. However, Benicia High School, located about 5 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and rating, as well as stronger academic performance in several areas. Alhambra Senior High has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.1% in 2017-2018 to 16.7% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that the school could focus on improving.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 150 E St.
       Martinez, CA  94553-3139


(925) 335-5810

District: Martinez Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,506 Help


Feeder schools for Alhambra Senior High:

Elementary:    John Muir Elementary
    John Swett Elementary
    Las Juntas Elementary
    Morello Park Elementary
Middle:    Martinez Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  1,070

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.5%
Hispanic:
35.2%
Two or more races:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alhambra Senior High ranks better than 75.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alhambra Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alhambra Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Hispanic (35.2%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alhambra Senior High is 21.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alhambra Senior High is $7,506.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alhambra Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Alhambra Senior High 575th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Alhambra Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Martinez Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Martinez Unified 588th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alhambra Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.32 185th 1653 88.8%
2005 77.35 124th 1901 93.5%
2006 78.16 149th 1968 92.4%
2007 75.88 178th 2063 91.4%
2008 77.35 163rd 2117 92.3%
2009 83.79 63rd 2238 97.2%
2010 88.72 46th 2281 98.0%
2011 83.55 95th 2367 96.0%
2012 85.52 72nd 2354 96.9%
2013 82.78 105th 2426 95.7%
2015 80.53 352nd 1994 82.3%
2016 81.67 356th 2039 82.5%
2017 77.84 449th 2021 77.8%
2018 61.01 778th 2017 61.4%
2019 88.45 207th 2133 90.3%
2021 75.43 294th 1290 77.2%
2022 68.93 550th 2123 74.1%
2023 62.76 602nd 2348 74.4%
2024 63.19 575th 2323 75.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.43 224th 366 38.8%
2019 49.39 233rd 422 44.8%
2022 32.41 365th 515 29.1%
2023 41.96 399th 786 49.2%
2024 65.93 210th 804 73.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 739th 938 21.2%
2022 38.22 577th 1044 44.7%
2023 25.47 1019th 1323 23.0%
2024 19.36 1288th 1350 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.87 387th 1547 75.0%
2024 58.41 341st 1534 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.86 1035th 1862 44.4%
2019 71.56 443rd 1937 77.1%
2021 69.11 294th 1126 73.9%
2022 67.47 491st 1943 74.7%
2023 53.31 799th 2247 64.4%
2024 37.59 1214th 2235 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 821st 1760 53.4%
2019 86.83 212th 1833 88.4%
2021 73.69 253rd 1054 76.0%
2022 67.75 492nd 1858 73.5%
2023 63.89 541st 2118 74.5%
2024 55.29 696th 2098 66.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.93 251st 1052 76.1%
2019 77.54 161st 1117 85.6%
2021 47.51 219th 555 60.5%
2022 39.73 580th 1161 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 697th 1834 62.0%
2019 86.21 228th 1880 87.9%
2021 70.57 293rd 1122 73.9%
2022 65.83 546th 1916 71.5%
2023 58.47 633rd 2207 71.3%
2024 66.39 507th 2172 76.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.12 534th 581 8.1%
2019 47.94 351st 582 39.7%
2024 48.20 402nd 712 43.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.26 1031st 1742 40.8%
2019 84.28 194th 1814 89.3%
2022 62.42 566th 1861 69.6%
2023 61.58 570th 2142 73.4%
2024 49.91 825th 2125 61.2%
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Rank History for White students at Alhambra Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 711th 1173 39.4%
2019 75.69 244th 1222 80.0%
2022 50.10 594th 1204 50.7%
2023 36.45 818th 1434 43.0%
2024 52.29 550th 1406 60.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 15, 2014

Open Quote Administration is well organized and well engaged. Plenty of good teachers, but a few duds, too. Good facility. The kids are generally well behaved. Lots of community involvement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alhambra Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 842 25 24 117 10 n/a n/a 0 1018
1989 721 24 49 114 32 n/a n/a 0 940
1990 658 32 41 121 27 n/a n/a 0 879
1991 639 37 38 122 23 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 647 44 45 127 21 n/a n/a 0 884
1993 685 44 46 156 23 n/a n/a 0 954
1994 722 43 51 175 20 n/a n/a 0 1011
1995 810 43 54 128 29 n/a n/a 0 1064
1996 810 43 54 128 29 n/a n/a 0 1064
1997 841 42 74 135 35 n/a n/a 0 1127
1998 884 32 68 113 36 n/a n/a 0 1133
1999 908 38 65 140 38 n/a n/a 0 1189
2000 891 40 59 149 24 n/a n/a 0 1163
2001 943 34 60 173 22 n/a n/a 0 1232
2002 918 51 61 188 40 n/a n/a 0 1258
2003 918 51 61 188 40 n/a n/a 0 1258
2004 973 46 69 193 36 n/a n/a 23 1340
2005 946 46 78 204 33 n/a n/a 20 1327
2006 940 56 76 210 26 n/a n/a 31 1339
2007 925 49 74 213 29 n/a n/a 61 1351
2008 854 50 76 220 23 n/a n/a 0 1223
2009 793 35 60 236 18 5 106 0 1253
2010 807 37 58 272 19 5 82 0 1280
2011 730 35 59 300 8 2 125 0 1259
2012 757 32 64 301 5 5 134 0 1298
2013 687 30 71 312 3 5 138 0 1246
2014 654 27 82 305 4 8 122 0 1202
2015 649 24 85 300 2 6 115 0 1181
2016 612 32 95 324 2 3 111 0 1179
2017 606 33 96 327 4 3 110 0 1179
2018 605 36 101 321 2 4 116 0 1185
2019 591 33 106 365 2 5 130 0 1232
2020 550 34 96 391 3 2 141 0 1217
2021 530 30 85 400 2 2 159 0 1208
2022 499 27 83 397 2 2 151 2 1163
2023 470 28 75 378 3 3 148 0 1105
2024 433 24 85 377 3 7 140 1 1070

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alhambra Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1018 48.7 20.9 n/a
1989 940 49.6 18.9 n/a
1990 879 46.9 18.7 n/a
1991 859 45.5 18.8 n/a
1992 884 46.2 19.1 7.8
1993 954 47.6 20.0 9.3
1994 1011 45.9 22.0 9.3
1995 1064 48.6 21.9 10.6
1996 1064 48.6 21.9 10.6
1997 1127 49.3 22.9 11
1998 1133 50.6 22.4 10.7
1999 1189 54.2 21.9 9.9
2000 1163 55.4 21.0 8.9
2001 1232 56.2 21.9 7.1
2002 1258 58.8 21.4 7.6
2003 1258 58.8 21.4 7.6
2004 1340 59.4 22.6 8.3
2005 1327 58.0 22.9 9.2
2006 1339 58.2 23.0 10.9
2007 1351 57.8 23.4 12.2
2008 1223 68.8 17.8 17
2009 1253 58.4 19.3 13.6
2010 1280 56.4 22.7 17.6
2011 1259 n/a n/a 16.7
2012 1298 56.0 23.1 n/a
2013 1246 56.6 22.0 18.6
2014 1202 56.6 21.2 15.7
2015 1181 58.0 20.3 23.3
2016 1179 56.0 21.0 28.1
2017 1179 56.0 21.0 17.6
2018 1185 55.0 21.5 23.2
2019 1232 54.8 22.4 22.2
2020 1217 n/a n/a 24.7
2021 1208 53.0 22.7 22.8
2022 1163 56.5 20.5 35.3
2023 1105 53.2 20.7 38.3
2024 1070 48.9 21.8 30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alhambra Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1018 48.7 20.9 n/a
1989 940 49.6 18.9 n/a
1990 879 46.9 18.7 n/a
1991 859 45.5 18.8 n/a
1992 884 46.2 19.1 7.8
1993 954 47.6 20.0 9.3
1994 1011 45.9 22.0 9.3
1995 1064 48.6 21.9 10.6
1996 1064 48.6 21.9 10.6
1997 1127 49.3 22.9 11
1998 1133 50.6 22.4 10.7
1999 1189 54.2 21.9 9.9
2000 1163 55.4 21.0 8.9
2001 1232 56.2 21.9 7.1
2002 1258 58.8 21.4 7.6
2003 1258 58.8 21.4 7.6
2004 1340 59.4 22.6 8.3
2005 1327 58.0 22.9 9.2
2006 1339 58.2 23.0 10.9
2007 1351 57.8 23.4 12.2
2008 1223 68.8 17.8 17
2009 1253 58.4 19.3 13.6
2010 1280 56.4 22.7 17.6
2011 1259 n/a n/a 16.7
2012 1298 56.0 23.1 n/a
2013 1246 56.6 22.0 18.6
2014 1202 56.6 21.2 15.7
2015 1181 58.0 20.3 23.3
2016 1179 56.0 21.0 28.1
2017 1179 56.0 21.0 17.6
2018 1185 55.0 21.5 23.2
2019 1232 54.8 22.4 22.2
2020 1217 n/a n/a 24.7
2021 1208 53.0 22.7 22.8
2022 1163 56.5 20.5 35.3
2023 1105 53.2 20.7 38.3
2024 1070 48.9 21.8 30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alhambra Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,506

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alhambra Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 602nd of 2348 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alhambra Senior High)73.753.9
 19.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martinez Unified)67.451.4
 16%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alhambra Senior High)44.126.1
 18%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Unified)38.122.8
 15.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Alhambra Senior High)65.137.1
 28.1%
   11th Grade Science (Martinez Unified)65.132.8
 32.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Alhambra Senior High)35.731
 4.7%
   12th Grade Science (Martinez Unified)31.129.4
 1.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12321105
 10.3%
African American3328
 15.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian10675
 29.2%
Hispanic365378
 3.6%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White591470
 20.5%
Two or More Races130148
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%38.3%
 16.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alhambra Senior High

Alhambra Senior High ranks 575th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Alhambra Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : John Muir Elementary
Elementary : John Swett Elementary
Elementary : Las Juntas Elementary
Elementary : Morello Park Elementary
Middle : Martinez Junior High

Students at Alhambra Senior High are 40% White, 35% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,070 students attended Alhambra Senior High.


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