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Mark Keppel High

Grades 09–12 · Alhambra, CA · NCES 060015310930

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501 East Hellman Ave. · Alhambra, CA 91801

At a glance

Reported students

2,201

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

84.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

92nd percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

717

Mark Keppel High: 2,201 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

26:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,202
Teachers (FTE)
92.1
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1

What the reported data says about Mark Keppel High

Mark Keppel High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Alhambra. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Alhambra Unified. NCES reports 2,201 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (62.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Mark Keppel High

  1. 1How do the reported 26:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
19.3%
Students with disabilities
6.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
40.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5.5
Nurses (FTE)
7.67
Psychologists (FTE)
5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0.8%
  • Hispanic25.8%
  • Black0.2%
  • Asian62.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial10.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

25 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Alhambra Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Alhambra High

High · Grades 09–12

2,056 reported students

San Gabriel High

High · Grades 09–12

1,761 reported students

Martha Baldwin Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

923 reported students

Monterey Highlands Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

917 reported students

William Northrup Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

814 reported students

Brightwood Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

804 reported students

View all 16 district schools →