Albany High vs El Cerrito High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany High
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,122 students
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
| Measure | Albany High Albany, California | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,343 | #565 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2307 of 16,910 | #10771 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,122 | 1,460 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 31% |
| city | Albany | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 40.8).
- •Albany High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 31%).
- •Albany High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 48%).
- •Albany High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 39%).
- •Albany High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.3).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 1,122.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany High better than El Cerrito High?
On the Success Index (US), Albany High ranks higher (74.1 vs 40.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany High and El Cerrito High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany High: 1,122. El Cerrito High: 1,460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany High and El Cerrito High rank in California?
Albany High is 66th of 1,343 and El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).