La Puente High School serves 1,068 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Puente High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
La Puente High School's student population of 1,068 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Puente High School is 0.08, 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)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Puente High School?
The graduation rate of La Puente High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend La Puente High School?
1,068 students attend La Puente High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of La Puente High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Puente High School?
La Puente High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Puente High School offer ?
La Puente High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Puente High School part of?
La Puente High School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
School Reviews
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