San Gabriel
This area is where the Tongva Native American Tribe lived before the Spanish arrived. Once the Mission San Gabriel Archangel was established, the city grew into what we now know as San Gabriel. The mission was where the first Mexican settlers were baptized including California's future governor, Pio Pico. Currently, this area has been more heavily influenced by Asian Americans. You can see this driving down many of the main roads (shopping centers, restaurants, etc.).
It is very common for small businesses in the 626 to have both a Chinese and English storefront title and/or description. Here is a business located on Valley Blvd.
Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that San Gabriel had a population of 39,718. The population density was 9,581.5 people per square mile (3,699.4/km²).
It is very common for small businesses in the 626 to have both a Chinese and English storefront title and/or description. Here is a business located on Valley Blvd.
Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that San Gabriel had a population of 39,718. The population density was 9,581.5 people per square mile (3,699.4/km²).
The racial makeup of San Gabriel was:
24,091 (60.7%) Asian
10,189 (25.7%) Hispanic or Latino
10,076 (25.4%) White (11.4% Non-Hispanic White)
388 (1.0%) African American
220 (0.6%) Native American
43 (0.1%) Pacific Islander
3,762 (9.5%) from other races
1,138 (2.9%) from two or more races
Reference: 2010 United States Census (via Social Explorer)
Note from the author:
Note from the author:
San Gabriel has a considerably higher ratio of Asians in comparison to San Marino. Yet, San Marino boasts considerably higher test scores. On the most basic transitive, we can easily disprove the Model Minority myth, noting that other factors such as socioeconomic status can account for academic achievement or success. Statistics cannot account for such grand assumptions alone. There are too many factors that need to be accounted for that really dismantles the legitimacy of stereotypes.
Academics
San Gabriel High School
Established in 1955, San Gabriel initially served students in San Gabriel, however, in 1994 when the San Gabriel Unified School District (USD) separated itself from Alhambra USD, it started serving student from Alhambra, San Gabriel and Rosemead. That is also when the San Gabriel USD opened Gabrielino High school. A little more than half of its population is Asian, while the other 47% is mostly Hispanic. According to US News and World Report, it is ranked 201 in the state, with a College Readiness score of 35.8 out of 100 and an Academic Performance score of 811 out of 1000.
Gabrielino High School
Founded in 1994, it's mascot is the Tongva, symbolized as an eagle. According to US News and World Report, it is ranked 156 in the state, with a College Readiness score of 40 out of 100 and an Academic Performance score of 845 out of 1000.
Academics
San Gabriel High School
Established in 1955, San Gabriel initially served students in San Gabriel, however, in 1994 when the San Gabriel Unified School District (USD) separated itself from Alhambra USD, it started serving student from Alhambra, San Gabriel and Rosemead. That is also when the San Gabriel USD opened Gabrielino High school. A little more than half of its population is Asian, while the other 47% is mostly Hispanic. According to US News and World Report, it is ranked 201 in the state, with a College Readiness score of 35.8 out of 100 and an Academic Performance score of 811 out of 1000.
Gabrielino High School
Founded in 1994, it's mascot is the Tongva, symbolized as an eagle. According to US News and World Report, it is ranked 156 in the state, with a College Readiness score of 40 out of 100 and an Academic Performance score of 845 out of 1000.
Driving Through San Gabriel
San Gabriel is, in my opinion, one of the most interesting cities in the 626 and it has the most to offer in terms of life and attitude. Valley Blvd and Main St are full of businesses, stores, plazas, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and essentially everything you could name of. San Gabriel is similar to Monterey Park in that many of the stores and restaurants have both an English name and Chinese name. The San Gabriel Plaza is actually known as the Great Wall, and my parents refer to it as that because they agree that you can literally find everything there. Off the top of my head, I can name ethnic supermarkets such as 168 Market, 99 Ranch, Hawaii Supermarket, San Gabriel Superstore, HK Supermarket, Korean Market, Mitsuwa Marketplace, etc. Many of my favorite restaurants are in San Gabriel, and it is geographically in the center of 626. I used to live on the borderline of San Gabriel and Temple City, and when my parents decided to move, our family friends actually noted, "I see you are moving from the center of the universe."
I am impressed by the rich history of San Gabriel and the preserved culture. Gabrielino High School embraces the legacy of the Tongva Native Americans that used to inhabit the area by naming their mascot that. This is not insensitive cultural appropriation such as a Redskin or Apache mascot. San Gabriel Mission is a frequent tourist location, especially with the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse right next door, bringing in local performances of arts, dance and music. The church of San Gabriel Mission is still active and is a field trip spot for many local elementary schools. This city is not just Asian. This city is an example that the 626 is not just a Neo-Chinatown.
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