Arleta High School

14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Arleta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,126 students
This chart displays total students of Arleta High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Arleta High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Arleta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#7391 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arleta High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arleta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arleta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arleta High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arleta High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arleta High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
96%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arleta High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arleta High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arleta High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Arleta High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arleta High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arleta High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arleta High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arleta High School's ranking?
Arleta High School is ranked #7391 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arleta High School often compared to?
Arleta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Fernando Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arleta High School?
The graduation rate of Arleta High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arleta High School?
1,126 students attend Arleta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Arleta High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Arleta High School offer ?
Arleta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arleta High School part of?
Arleta High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Arleta High School located?
Arleta High School is located in the Arleta neighborhood of Pacoima, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Arleta.

School Reviews

5   6/29/2020
Arleta is one of the best schools I have ever seen and been to in my life. I love how the teachers are so supportive, motivating and helpful. The staff is amazing as well and their security is also quite a high level. I love the way teachers explain lessons and prepare us for the future. This school is definitely worth.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rinky Swan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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