Albany High

ahs.ausdk12.org/

1,122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Albany High School, located in the residential community of Albany, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective offerings, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for competitive university admissions.

Beyond its academic rigor, Albany High is characterized by a vibrant school culture and a commitment to fostering a well-rounded student experience. The campus offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, competitive robotics, visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on inclusive community values and high levels of parental involvement, the school maintains an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

1,122

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albany High
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	185
Black	47
Asian	368
Two or More	189
American Indian	4

Asian
368 (33.1%)
White
318 (28.6%)
Two or More
189 (17.0%)
Hispanic
185 (16.7%)
Black
47 (4.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Albany City Unified
Phone:	(510)558-2500
Website:	http://ahs.ausdk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 269

Grade 10 257

Grade 11 302

Grade 12 294