Serving 2,077 students in grades 9-12, Arroyo Grande High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arroyo Grande High School's student population of 2,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arroyo Grande High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Arroyo Grande High School often compared to?
Arroyo Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo 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 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arroyo Grande High School?
2,077 students attend Arroyo Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Arroyo Grande High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arroyo Grande High School?
Arroyo Grande High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arroyo Grande High School offer ?
Arroyo Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arroyo Grande High School part of?
Arroyo Grande High School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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