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Inspiring & Preparing Young Adults To Be Productive Members Of A Diverse Global Society

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Band Director Mr. Craig Bryant receives thank-you banner from students.

Mr. Bryant Is Music Educator Of The Year!

Craig Bryant, Director of Instrumental Music at Albany HS and orchestra teacher at Albany MS, is the recipient of the CMEA Byron Hoyt / Don Schmeer Band Educator Award for 2025-2026. He will be recognized at the California All-State Music Education Conference Kickoff Celebration on January 15, 2026 in Sacramento. He was chosen for this top honor out of all band directors in the state of California. Congratulations to Mr. Bryant for this prestigious acknowledgement of the incredible contribution he makes every day to our students!

Aerial view of AHS campus

Albany High School is Albany, California's comprehensive high school.

AHS Homecoming Lip Sync seniors celebrate on gym floor.

Homecoming 2025

Seniors come out of the stands and celebrate together at the end of their lip-sync performance at the HOCO Assembly.

AHS Homecoming Lip Sync sophomore group sing and dance.

Homecoming 2025

Sophomores put on a great performance at the Homecoming Assembly.

Graduates in red gowns and decorated caps gather at an outdoor ceremony.

Vision Statement

All students bring their authentic selves to school and graduate feeling ready and motivated for their futures.

An aerial view of a school campus with buildings, sports fields, and a swimming pool.

About Albany High

Albany High is one of the top public high schools in California. We have a diverse student body, a range of great programs including numerous CTE pathways, two AP Computer Science courses, multiple levels of Dance and more. We have State-qualifying runners, wrestlers and tennis players. We create. We think. We solve. We play.

Graduates in red gowns throw their caps into the air in celebration.

Student Body

Albany High has a diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural population, composed of about 16% Hispanic/Latinx, 32% White, 27% Asian, 4% African-American, and 16% multi-ethnic. We have 6% English Learners and 34% fluent-English proficient students. At least 23% of students qualify for the Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program. The graduation rate for recent cohorts is around 95%.

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Staff Spotlight

  • Vivian Balderas

    Albany High School Main Office/Principal Secretary

  • What colleagues say about Vivian:

    "Vivian oversees so much of the day to day needs of our school. She greets visitors and is always so warm and welcoming. Vivian is amazing!"

  • What colleagues say about Ashley:

    "Ashley goes above & beyond for our adults and works countless hours to make sure they feel good about themselves. She makes grand plans each month!

  • Ashley Saks

    Special Ed Teacher: Adult Transition Program