General Discussions about Alameda Middle & High Schools
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April 2011
We're considering a move to Alameda and one of our big considerations is
(public) schools. There are many BPN posts touting the quality of the
Alameda schools and Alameda as a family-friendly environment, but the
reviews and specific mentions all focus on elementary schools with few but
any mentions of the older kids. My kids are still in pre-school, so
that's a long ways off, but I really want to move to a place where we can
potentially stay K-12 (i.e., I don't want the situation of some of my
Oakland friends with great elementary schools and then end up having to
move or spring for private school when the kids are older). So, any
thoughts of experiences with middle or high school in Alameda would be
really appreciated
--on a quest
We live in Alameda and my kids go to Alameda High and Lincoln Middle
school. They are both great schools. The high school has excellent
teachers and a good AP program. It has a mix of students, with a lot of
high achievers. Lots of kids get into great colleges and universities.
They have high number of National Merit scholars. They also have a lot of
clubs and sports to do, with a good Booster parent program. They don't
have a lot of money, but our local Parcel tax just passed, so that was a
good sign that there are some people here that support the schools. It is a
little smaller than most high schools with 1800 students. Lincoln middle
school has mostly great teachers, with a few that are not so great. It has
about 1000 students, but most are good students. Overall, it is a well run
school and a lot of PTA support. They also have a few sports teams that are
funded by the parents. We are very happy with our experience at these
schools.
angie
I don't yet have first-hand experience (older child is in 2nd grade) but we
recently moved to Alameda in large part for that reason of solid schools
all the way through. If you're not yet familiar with greatschools.net,
check it out -- you can get a lot of information on schools at all levels.
My daughter is at one of the east end elementary schools and my impression
is that a large majority of kids move on to Lincoln Middle and then Alameda
High. The middle and high schools don't score quite as high as Albany or
some of the more affluent towns east of the tunnel, but they score better
than most neighboring districts. And all the stuff you've read about good
schools, family friendly, and quality of life is true. We've been here
about a year and feel like we've won the lottery.
Very happy Alamedan
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