Alhambra High School in Martinez, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alhambra High School is a suburban public school in Martinez, California that is part of Martinez Unified School District. It serves 1,070 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 144 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,070 Students

55 Teachers

150 E St

Martinez, CA 94553 View local requests

https://ahs.martinezusd.net/

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Alhambra High School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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