Alhambra High vs San Gabriel High
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
San Gabriel High
San Gabriel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,761 students
| Measure | Alhambra High Alhambra, California | San Gabriel High San Gabriel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,343 | #362 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7360 of 16,910 | #7911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,056 | 1,761 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| city | Alhambra | San Gabriel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 51.8).
- •San Gabriel High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Alhambra High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Alhambra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 66.4%).
- •Alhambra High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.5).
- •Alhambra High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 1,761.
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 San Gabriel High?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra High ranks higher (53.8 vs 51.8 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 Alhambra High and San Gabriel High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alhambra and San Gabriel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra High: 2,056. San Gabriel High: 1,761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra High and San Gabriel High rank in California?
Alhambra High is 329th of 1,343 and San Gabriel High is 362nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).