Summary:
The Alhambra Unified school district operates three large, comprehensive high schools—Alhambra High, Mark Keppel High, and San Gabriel High—serving grades 9-12, all of which maintain strong graduation rates well above the state average.
Among these schools, Mark Keppel High stands out as the top academic performer, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide with the highest test scores in English, math, and science. A particularly notable strength is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.8%, which is far below the district and state averages and suggests a highly positive and engaging school climate. Interestingly, it achieves these results despite having the largest average class sizes and the lowest per-student spending among the three schools.
San Gabriel High excels in student support, boasting the district's lowest dropout rate, while Alhambra High has the most favorable student-teacher ratio. All three schools are successful in preparing students for graduation, but families should note the significant differences in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics, and the varying rates of chronic absenteeism, which can greatly impact student success.
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