Very Good
#2432 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Encinal Junior/senior High
High School · Alameda Unified · Alameda, CA
An Alameda Unified high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
210 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
- Math 36% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Encinal Junior/senior High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Encinal Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alameda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,500
Median home value
$1,213,100
Median rent
$2,362/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Island High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Nea Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Alameda Science and Technology InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alameda Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Encinal Junior/senior High is listed in Alameda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Encinal Junior/senior High
Encinal Junior/senior High is a public high school in Alameda, CA, part of Alameda Unified, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 6th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,432 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Encinal Junior/senior High
What grades does Encinal Junior/senior High serve?
Encinal Junior/senior High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Encinal Junior/senior High?
Encinal Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encinal Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Encinal Junior/senior High is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Encinal Junior/senior High rank in CA?
Encinal Junior/senior High ranks #2,432 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Encinal Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Encinal Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Encinal Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Encinal Junior/senior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Encinal Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Encinal Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Encinal Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Encinal Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Encinal Junior/senior High?
48.4% of students at Encinal Junior/senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4023
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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