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Best Alameda County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 113 public high schools serving 77,258 students in Alameda County, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA are Mission San Jose High School, Alameda Science And Technology Institute and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Alameda County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dublin 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Alameda County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
American High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Gr: 9-12 | 2,618 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Irvington High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Foothill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Dublin High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Albany High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Castro Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 2,874 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Alameda High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Washington High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38442 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Granada High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 3,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1240 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Gr: K-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Aims College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
James Logan High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 3,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Vista Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Livermore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4351 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28000 Calaroga Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Millennium High Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA include Mission San Jose High School, Alameda Science And Technology Institute and Piedmont High School. Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Alameda County?
113 public high schools are located in Alameda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County?
Alameda County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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