Arleta High School
Arleta High School serves 1,418 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Arleta High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Arleta High School's student population of 1,418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arleta High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arleta High School is 0.10, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5122 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arleta High School is Mission Continuation (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pacoima Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beachy Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacoima Beachy Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
0.4 miles
9757 Beachy Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0241 0.4 K-5 529 - Pacoima Sharp Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 680 students
0.6 miles
13800 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-9573 0.6 K-5 680 - Panorama City Liggett Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 709 students
0.7 miles
9373 Moonbeam Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 892-4388 0.7 K-5 709 - North Hills Lassen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
1.0 miles
15017 Superior St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8618 1.0 K-5 463 - Pacoima Pacoima Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,190 student
1.1 miles
9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200 1.1 6-8 1,190
School Reviews
| 5 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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