Albany City Unified
Albany City Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 72.6/100 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Albany High at 88/100, where 55.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,094 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 67.6/100 | 3 | 41.9% | 6.6% |
| Middle | Strong 72.7/100 | 1 | 43.1% | 9.9% |
| High | Strong 87.8/100 | 1 | 55.8% | 19.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Albany City Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Albany City Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 87.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 26.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, 8.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Albany High leads the district at 88 with 55.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Albany City Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Albany City Unified spends $14,094 per student in current expenditures — $721 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Albany City Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.6 — 23.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cornell Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 49.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell Elementary Albany City Unified Strong All-Around | 49.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Marin Elementary Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 41.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 3 | Ocean View Elementary Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 34.2% | Solid 62/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Albany City Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.7 — 32.3 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Albany Middle with a Scope Score of 73 and 43.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany Middle Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 43.1% | Strong 73/100 |
High Schools (1)
Albany City Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 87.8 — 40.3 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Albany High with a Scope Score of 88 and 55.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany High Albany City Unified High Ceiling | 55.8% | Strong 88/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Albany City Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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