Alexander Hamilton Senior High vs Alhambra High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,055 students
Alhambra High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles, California | Alhambra High Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #715 of 1,343 | #329 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12314 of 16,910 | #7360 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,055 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| city | Los Angeles | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 34.4).
- •Alhambra High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Alhambra High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Alhambra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 76.1%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.4).
- •Alhambra High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 2,055.
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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High better than Alhambra High?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra High ranks higher (53.8 vs 34.4 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High and Alhambra High?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Senior High: 2,055. Alhambra High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Senior High and Alhambra High rank in California?
Alexander Hamilton Senior High is 715th of 1,343 and Alhambra High is 329th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).