Arroyo High School

4921 N. Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,742 students in grades 9-12, Arroyo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arroyo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arroyo High School's student population of 1,742 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,742 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arroyo High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arroyo High School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2583 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arroyo High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arroyo 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.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arroyo 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.
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arroyo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arroyo High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Asian
27%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arroyo High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arroyo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arroyo High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arroyo High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arroyo High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Arroyo High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arroyo High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arroyo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arroyo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arroyo High School's ranking?
Arroyo High School is ranked #2583 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arroyo High School often compared to?
Arroyo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arroyo High School?
The graduation rate of Arroyo High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arroyo High School?
1,742 students attend Arroyo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Arroyo High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arroyo High School?
Arroyo High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Arroyo High School offer ?
Arroyo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arroyo High School part of?
Arroyo High School is part of El Monte Union High School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Holiday ( School Closed )
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Day Local Holiday ( School Closed )
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - School Closed
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Lincoln Day Local Holiday - School Closed
March 31, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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