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#1485 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 16% in state

Mark Keppel High

High School · Alhambra Unified · Alhambra, CA

An Alhambra Unified high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 East Hellman Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801

  • Math 54% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation30.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.9:1
District spending per student$20,015
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Mark Keppel High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mark Keppel 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alhambra), 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

$85,549

Median home value

$797,000

Median rent

$1,879/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

37.7%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ramona Convent Secondary SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.3 mi296Compare →
Ramona Convent Secondary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private9–121.4 mi286Compare →
Gabrielino HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–121.6 mi1,483Compare →
San Gabriel HighEnrollment path unverified8.49–121.6 mi1,768Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alhambra Unified

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 16
District spending per student
$20,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mark Keppel High is listed in Alhambra Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mark Keppel High

Mark Keppel High is a public high school in Alhambra, CA, part of Alhambra Unified, serving approximately 2,178 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Mark Keppel High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Mark Keppel High School is a four-year institution located in Alhambra, California, within the Alhambra Unified School District 2. The school serves students from portions of Alhambra and Monterey Park 2. It holds the designation of California Distinguished School 2. Mark Keppel High School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with initial accreditation occurring in 1965 and the most recent evaluation in 2020 2. The Alhambra Unified School District, which oversees the school, approved calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years in January 2026 1. The district also offers dual immersion language programs and is seeking members for its Citizens’ Oversight Committee regarding Measure HS and Measure AE bond programs 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.ausd.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mark Keppel High

What grades does Mark Keppel High serve?

Mark Keppel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mark Keppel High?

Mark Keppel High has an enrollment of approximately 2,178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel High is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mark Keppel High rank in CA?

Mark Keppel High ranks #1,485 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mark Keppel High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mark Keppel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mark Keppel High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Keppel High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mark Keppel High a charter school?

No, Mark Keppel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mark Keppel High a Title I school?

No, Mark Keppel High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Keppel High?

51.5% of students at Mark Keppel 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,178
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 91801)
53,730
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
41.7
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 91801; 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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