Arcadia High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school located in Arcadia, California, United States. It is part of the Arcadia Unified School District. The high school was opened in 1952.
Serving 2,939 students in grades 9-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arcadia High's attendance zone covers the entire Arcadia school district, encompassing approximately 10.6 square miles around the city of Arcadia, CA. Most residents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arcadia High School's student population of 2,939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,939 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia High School is 0.51, 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
#1164 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
67%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia High School's ranking?
Arcadia High School is ranked #1164 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arcadia High School often compared to?
Arcadia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Temple City High School, Monrovia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
2,939 students attend Arcadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arcadia High School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arcadia High School offer ?
Arcadia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arcadia High School part of?
Arcadia High School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
As a public school with an open enrollment, AHS is truly an excellent school that prepares our children to succeed at the next level. Both of our kids are AHS graduates. The older daughter finished her degree at UC Berkeley and is now pursuing her MBA at NYU. The younger son completed his double degrees at UC Irvine and is now a first year law student at USC. WE are really grateful for AHS for a job well done.
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