La Puente High School is a public high school in La Puente, California, located in the San Gabriel Valley, serving grades 9–12. It was established in 1915. It is one of six high schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
Serving 813 students in grades 9-12, La Puente High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Puente High serves the northern part of La Puente, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Puente High School's student population of 813 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
813 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors
School Rankings
La Puente High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Puente High School is 0.13, 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
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Puente High School's ranking?
La Puente High School is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Puente High School often compared to?
La Puente High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen A. Wilson High School, William Workman High School, Los Altos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Puente High School?
The graduation rate of La Puente High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Puente High School?
813 students attend La Puente High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Puente High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Puente High School?
La Puente High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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