Alhambra Unified

The Alhambra Unified School District in California serves 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district exhibits a wide range of performance levels, with some standout schools like Mark Keppel High and Monterey Highlands Elementary consistently outperforming district and state averages, while others like Marguerita Elementary and Granada Elementary struggle to meet benchmarks.

Mark Keppel High stands out as an exceptional school, ranking 140th out of 2,335 California high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 97.5% four-year graduation rate, a low 0.2% dropout rate, and significantly outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Independence High (Alternative) has a lower 84.6% graduation rate and an 11.5% dropout rate.

The elementary schools in the Alhambra Unified district exhibit varying levels of performance, with Monterey Highlands Elementary and Brightwood Elementary ranking among the top 591 elementary schools in California. These high-performing schools consistently demonstrate strong academic achievement across multiple grade levels and subject areas. However, some elementary schools, such as Marguerita Elementary and Emery Park Elementary, struggle to meet district and state averages, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.