School Profile

ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL
101 South Second Street

Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 943-6910

 

ATP/CEEB code: 050050 www.ahsmoors.org

 

School Profile 2024-2025
Administration
Diana Diaz-Ferguson, Principal
Amy Wu, Assistant Principal – Instruction
Sharon Ferry, Assistant Principal –School Counseling
Caroline Botros, Assistant Principal – Business and Activities
Kevin Trapp, Assistant Principal – Student Support Services

Counselors
Ana Dacaret
Mayela Del Rio
Mindy Schofield
Peter Wang
Jing Wu
Sally Yoo

Public: Comprehensive, Grades 9-12
Enrollment: 1,973
Faculty: 94 (classroom teachers)
Senior Class: 508
Accreditation: Six Year Accreditation Status by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
through June 2030.

Community
Alhambra High School is located in the city of Alhambra, a suburb of Los Angeles. In 2010, the population was
83,089. The population consists of 51% Asian, 43% Hispanic, and 28% Caucasian.
(Please note: On the 2000 Census, respondents were able to select more than one ethnicity, resulting in a total of
more than 100%.)

Alhambra High School (AHS) is one of three comprehensive high schools in an urban, ethnically-mixed district.
The demographic breakdown of the students is: 57% Hispanic, 37% Asian, 0.01% White, 0.01% African American,
0.01% Two races or more. Curriculum offerings range from college preparatory instruction to advanced placement
courses across nine departments. Approximately 11% of AHS students are on an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) and 15% of our students are categorized as limited English proficient. AHS has approximately 70%
of our students receiving free and/or reduced lunch.

Marking System
Regular Classes
A = 20
B = 15
C = 10
D = 5
F = 0
CR=5

Honors & Advanced Placement
A = Add 5 points
B = Add 5 points
C = Add 5 points
D = Add 0 points
F = Add 0 points
CR=Add 0 points

Semester Credit
555505

Grade Point Average (GPA)
Each letter grade is given a point value based on the number of credits awarded or attempted. GPA is equivalent to
the total number of grade points divided by the total number of credits given/attempted. This includes all marks and
credits from 10th grade through 11th grade. It also includes summer before 10th and 11th grades, challenge tests,
grades from other schools, and repeat courses. Total grade points are divided by the number of courses attempted.
Physical education and sports theory classes, and pass or credit marks are not included.

Post-High School Plans
Four-Year College: 40%, Two-Year College: 29%
(Class of 2023, Based on Database provided by Scriborder)

Course Offerings
College preparatory courses at Alhambra High School are designated as meeting admission requirements for the
University of California and California State University systems. For a full listing AHS courses, please refer to the
District Course Catalog and/or the listing of approved A- G courses on the UC Doorways Portal.
Ten Honors and twenty-three Advanced Placement courses are offered (school recommendation is no more than
three AP/Hon courses per year):
English Eng 1/2H, 3/4 H, Eng Lang AP, Eng Lit AP
Math Acc MI1/2, Acc MII1/2, Acc MIII1/2, Stats AP, AP Calc AB, BC, AP CP SC PRN
Science Bio 1/2H, Chem 1/2H, Bio 3/4AP, Enviro Sci AP, Chem 3/4AP, Physics I, II, C AP
Social Science Wld Hist1/2AP, US Hist1/2AP, Am Govt1/2AP, Psych 1/2AP
World Languages Span 1/2H, 3/4H, 5/6H, SPN LG1/2AP, SPN LT1/2AP, CHNESE1/2AP, JPNESE 1/2AP
Visual Performing Arts STARTD 1/2AP (Draw/Paint), START2D 1/2AP (Photo), Musc Th1/2AP
Career Technical Education Pathways Offered:
● Arts, Media and Entertainment (Photo, Digital Photo and Film)
● Building and Construction Trades (Wood Technology)
● Business and Finance (Personal Finance, Business and Financial Accounting, Marketing)
● Education, Child Development and Family Services (Child Development)
● Engineering and Architecture (Drafting Architecture)
● Fashion and Interior Design (Fashion Design)
● Health Science and Medical Technology (Pharmacy Clerk, Pharmacy Tech)
● Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation (Foods, Culinary Arts)
● Information and Communications Technologies (Digital Media Arts and Communication)
● Transportation (Automotive Technology)

 

In addition to the above offerings, our school has a variety of courses available to all students including: art,
business education, industrial technology, music and an extensive program in career and technical education.

 

Athletic Program
We are a member of the California Interscholastic Federation – Southern Section, and field a complement of
interscholastic athletic teams. These include: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross country, Football, Golf,
Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wrestling.
AUSD Board Policy 5121

Effective with graduating class of 2021, the District will implement the following system to acknowledge superior
academic achievement. If a candidate for superior academic achievement has engaged in behavior that
compromises the integrity of the honor, the principal has the option of rescinding the honor.
All students who earn a weighted grade point average for all courses completed in grades 9 through 12 may have
the opportunity to be honored with the following:
Summa Cum Laude, a cumulative 7th semester GPA of 4.40+.
Magna Cum Laude, a cumulative 7th semester GPA of 4.0-4.39.
Cum Laude, a cumulative 7th semester GPA of 3.6-3.99.
The final Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation for this academic recognition will take place at
the end of the 12th grade first semester grading period.