For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,276 students in Alameda, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Alameda, CA are Alameda Science And Technology Institute, Alameda High School and Alameda Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Alameda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Alameda, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Encinal Junior/senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alameda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Alameda High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Gr: K-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Island High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alameda, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alameda, CA include Alameda Science And Technology Institute, Alameda High School and Alameda Community Learning Center. Alameda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Alameda?
6 public high schools are located in Alameda.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda?
Alameda public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alameda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alameda include: Encinal Junior/senior High School vs. Alameda High School, Alameda Community Learning Center vs. Encinal Junior/senior High School, Alameda High School vs. Encinal Junior/senior High School
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