Alameda School District
Alameda, California
Community Profile
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, or the Bay, is a geographically and ethnically diverse metropolitan region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo bays in Northern California. The Bay Area is home to approximately 7.1 million people and one of the wealthiest regions in the United States. The Bay Area hosts many cities, towns, military bases, airports, and associated regional, state, and national parks, connected by a massive infrastructure. In addition to its wealth, the Bay Area is also one of the most politically liberal areas in the nation.
Alameda is located on a small island of the same name next to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay. The city has a small-town feel with its Victorian homes and tree-lined neighborhoods. Due to its proximity to the Bay, wind surfers and kite surfers can often be seen along Crown Memorial State Beach and Shoreline Drive. From the beach there are also views of the San Francisco skyline and the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge.
Alameda is home to the official offices and training facility of the Oakland Raiders American football team. Alameda is also famous for its Fourth of July parade which is one of the largest and longest in the country. It features homemade floats, classic cars, motorized living room furniture fire breathing dragons, marching bands and lots of enthusiastic people.
Highlighted High School(s) in the District:
Alameda High School
Encinal High School
Special Comment:
Alameda High School is ranked by U.S. News as a Silver Medal school.
| Student Population: | Number of Students: | Teacher/Student Ratio: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | N/A | 1:22 |
| ESL Programs: | IB Programs: | Offer Diploma: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes |
Foreign Language:
AP Courses:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- European History
- French
- Physics
- Spanish
- Statistics
- US Government & Economics
- US History
Sports:
Clubs:
Partial List of College and University Acceptances:
University of California, California State University, Stanford University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, Emerson University, New York University, Berklee College of Music, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, US Military Academies
Closest International and Local Airports:
Orlando International Airport, San Francisco International Airport
