Top Rankings
Arcadia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,061 students in Arcadia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Arcadia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,061 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arcadia Unified School District, which is ranked #75 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
67%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,056 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$173 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,166
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,056
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Arcadia Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Virginia Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
422 West Lemon Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hugo Reid Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hugo Reid Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Longley Way Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Camino Grove Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Camino Grove Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Holly Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 West Duarte Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 South Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 9,061 students.
What is the rank of Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District is ranked #75 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia Unified School District?
67% of Arcadia Unified School District students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcadia Unified School District?
Arcadia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arcadia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,056 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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