Serving 2,012 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,012 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arroyo Grande High serves the northwest part of Arroyo Grande, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 180.6 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being about 19 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arroyo Grande High School's student population of 2,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,012 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1890
Average Class Size
27 students
School Rankings
Arroyo Grande High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arroyo Grande High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3485 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arroyo Grande High School's ranking?
Arroyo Grande High School is ranked #3485 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arroyo Grande High School often compared to?
Arroyo Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo High School, Morro Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Arroyo Grande High School?
2,012 students attend Arroyo Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arroyo Grande High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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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