Alameda High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alameda High School |
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The school's 1920s auditorium was designed in the Neo-Classical Revival style.
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2200 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
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United States
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Always High Standards |
| Established | 1874 |
| School district | Alameda Unified School District |
| Principal | Robert Ithurburn |
| Staff | 75.18 (FTE) |
| Faculty | Approximately 100 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,802 (2022–23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.97 |
| Color(s) | Gold and white |
| Athletics | Football, basketball, cheerleading, track & field, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, baseball, swimming & diving, golf, cross country, badminton, and water polo |
| Athletics conference | CIF North Coast Section – WACC |
| Mascot | Hornets |
| Website | School website |
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Alameda High School
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 Location in Oakland, California
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2200 Central Ave., Alameda, California |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Carl Werner; builder: Kump, Ernest J. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000280 |
| Added to NRHP | May 12, 1977 |
Alameda High School is a public high school in Alameda, California, USA. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school is part of the Alameda Unified School District.
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School History
The idea for a high school in Alameda started on March 6, 1874. Classes began in July 1874 with 52 students. The first classes were held in a rented room above a drugstore. This building is still standing today.
In 1875, a new building was ready. The high school shared space with a grammar school. This building was known as Haight School. The first class of nine students graduated from Alameda High in 1878.
As more students joined, the school needed more space. By 1900, temporary classrooms were used. A plan began to build a new, separate high school.
Students helped get a bond passed to fund the new school. The first stone for the new building was laid in 1902. The school opened in December 1903. It was located at Central and Walnut.
The school kept growing, so an even bigger campus was needed. In 1925, people voted for a new bond. The new school opened in 1926. It had three connected buildings. The original 1903 building was updated to match the new style.
The buildings were designed by local architect Carl Werner. They looked like ancient Greek temples. The Kofman Auditorium is a famous part of the school. It is known as one of the best playhouses in the Bay Area.
Later, older buildings were replaced with safer ones. A new building was opened in 1978. It is across the street from the main campus. The school was named an Alameda Historical Monument in 1976. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Students and Learning
Alameda High School is a diverse school. In 2018, its students were from many different backgrounds. About 41% were Asian, 30% White, 13% Hispanic, and 6% Black.
The school has good academic results. Alameda High School is ranked among the top schools in California. In 2017, 95% of the students graduated.
Student Activities
School Sports
Alameda High is part of the West Alameda County Conference (WACC). This is part of the North Coast Section (NCS). Both are divisions of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). These groups organize high school sports in California.
Alameda High also teams up with other local schools. They form men's and women's rugby union teams.
Famous Alumni
Many well-known people have attended Alameda High School:
- Dick Bartell – Professional baseball player
- Andy Carey – Professional baseball player, won the World Series twice
- Danny Chauncey – Guitarist for the band .38 Special
- Keelan Doss – Professional football player
- Debbi Fields – Creator of Mrs. Fields bakery
- Ray French – Professional baseball player
- William F. Knowland – Former United States Senator
- Kreayshawn – Rapper, known for "Gucci Gucci" (attended but did not graduate)
- Duffy Lewis – Professional baseball player
- Dutch Lieber – Professional baseball player
- Bill Macdonald – Professional baseball player
- Jim Morrison – Songwriter and lead singer for The Doors (attended but did not graduate)
- Lou Nova – Boxer
- Maureen Orth – Journalist and author
- Simon Rex – Actor
- Mikhaila Rutherford – Paralympic swimmer
- Erik Schullstrom – Professional baseball player
- Bill Serena – Professional baseball player
- Chris Speier – Professional baseball player
- Stephen Stucker – Actor
- Taylor Takahashi – Actor and chef
- Leo Thomas – Professional baseball player
- Johnny Vergez – Professional baseball player
- Bob Veselic – Professional baseball player
- Bryan Woo – Professional baseball player
Notable Teachers
- Don Perata – A politician who used to teach at the school.
