Encinal Junior/senior High

Encinal Junior/Senior High serves 1,218 students in grades 6 through 12 in Alameda, California. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1 with 52 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Academically, Encinal earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,296 out of 9,566 California schools, placing it in the 66th percentile statewide.

The school shows solid performance in English Language Arts, with 61% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for academic growth, as 36% of students demonstrate proficiency or above. The school draws from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $116,596 and 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 8.2%, with median home values of $1,148,400 reflecting the area's desirability. Encinal's unique structure as a combined junior/senior high school allows for continuity as students progress through their middle and high school years without changing schools. The campus sits in Alameda's large suburban setting, serving a well-educated community that values academic achievement and provides a stable foundation for student learning.

The student-teacher ratio at Encinal Junior/senior High is 23.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.