Albany High School is a comprehensive public high school in Albany, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Enrollment is approximately 1,300 students from grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Albany High School's student population of 1,122 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Albany High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany High School's ranking?
Albany High School is ranked #654 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Albany High School often compared to?
Albany High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany High School?
The graduation rate of Albany High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Albany High School?
1,122 students attend Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Albany High School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albany High School?
Albany High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Albany High School offer ?
Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Albany High School part of?
Albany High School is part of Albany City Unified School District.
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