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Albany High School vs. El Cerrito High School

Should you attend Albany High School or El Cerrito High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Albany High School
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
El Cerrito High School
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

El Cerrito High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,476 students in grades 9-12, El Cerrito High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,117 students
1,476 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Cerrito High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albany High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Cerrito High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Cerrito High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albany High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Cerrito High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#654 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#3721 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albany High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Cerrito High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in CA)
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albany City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Cerrito High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albany City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Cerrito High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Albany High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Albany City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of El Cerrito High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albany High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of El Cerrito High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
260
364
Grade 10 Students
301
364
Grade 11 Students
286
385
Grade 12 Students
270
363

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
% Asian
35%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Cerrito High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Cerrito High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Cerrito High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Cerrito High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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