Alhambra High School in Alhambra, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alhambra High School is a suburban public school in Alhambra, California that is part of Alhambra Unified School District. It serves 2,100 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.1:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,100 Students

95 Teachers

101 S 2nd St

Alhambra, CA 91801 View local requests

http://www.ausd.us

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Alhambra High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Alhambra High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Alhambra High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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