Alhambra High vs Options for Youth San Gabriel
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alhambra High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
Options for Youth San Gabriel
San Gabriel · Charter high · Grades 7–12
244 students
| Measure | Alhambra High Alhambra, California | Options for Youth San Gabriel San Gabriel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,343 | #1114 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7360 of 16,910 | #15261 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,056 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 9% |
| city | Alhambra | San Gabriel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 20.0).
- •Alhambra High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 9%).
- •Alhambra High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Alhambra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 77.5%).
- •Alhambra High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 27.1).
- •Alhambra High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 244.
- •Alhambra High is a public school while Options for Youth San Gabriel is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alhambra High better than Options for Youth San Gabriel?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra High ranks higher (53.8 vs 20.0 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 Alhambra High and Options for Youth San Gabriel?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alhambra and San Gabriel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra High: 2,056. Options for Youth San Gabriel: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra High and Options for Youth San Gabriel rank in California?
Alhambra High is 329th of 1,343 and Options for Youth San Gabriel is 1114th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).