Serving 3,022 students in grades 9-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arcadia High School's student population of 3,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia High School's ranking?
Arcadia High School is ranked #1055 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arcadia High School often compared to?
Arcadia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monrovia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
3,022 students attend Arcadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arcadia High School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Arcadia High School offer ?
Arcadia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arcadia High School part of?
Arcadia High School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
As a public school with an open enrollment, AHS is truly an excellent school that prepares our children to succeed at the next level. Both of our kids are AHS graduates. The older daughter finished her degree at UC Berkeley and is now pursuing her MBA at NYU. The younger son completed his double degrees at UC Irvine and is now a first year law student at USC. WE are really grateful for AHS for a job well done.
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