Alhambra High vs William Northrup Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 930 m 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
William Northrup Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
814 students
| Measure | Alhambra High Alhambra, California | William Northrup Elementary Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,343 | #2353 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7360 of 16,910 | #30266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,056 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| city | Alhambra | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 42.6).
- •Alhambra High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Alhambra High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •William Northrup Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 48%).
- •Alhambra High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.6).
- •Alhambra High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 814.
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 William Northrup Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra High ranks higher (53.8 vs 42.6 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 William Northrup Elementary?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Alhambra and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra High: 2,056. William Northrup Elementary: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra High and William Northrup Elementary rank in California?
Alhambra High is 329th of 1,343 and William Northrup Elementary is 2353rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).