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#4631 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Island High (continuation)
High School · Alameda Unified · Alameda, CA
An Alameda Unified high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Island High (continuation) score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Island High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- 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.
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 | 0.4 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Alameda Science and Technology InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Nea Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Encinal Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,218 | 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
- #14 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
Island High (continuation) is listed in Alameda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Island High (continuation)
Island High (continuation) is a public high school in Alameda, CA, part of Alameda Unified, serving approximately 85 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,631 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island High (continuation)
What grades does Island High (continuation) serve?
Island High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Island High (continuation)?
Island High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Island High (continuation) is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Island High (continuation) rank in CA?
Island High (continuation) ranks #4,631 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Island High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Island High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Island High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Island High (continuation) has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Island High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Island High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Island High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Island High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Island High (continuation)?
77.6% of students at Island High (continuation) 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 748-4024
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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