Arcadia High

2,939 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arcadia High School, located at 180 Campus Dr. in Arcadia, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Arcadia Unified School District. Widely recognized for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a broad array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and a strong emphasis on STEM and visual and performing arts programs.

Beyond its academic reputation, Arcadia High is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school boasts a diverse student body and supports a wide variety of championship-caliber athletic teams, award-winning music and drama programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, Arcadia High remains a cornerstone of the local community and a standout choice for students seeking a competitive college-preparatory environment.

2,939

Total Students

118.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcadia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	515
Black	50
Asian	1,975
Two or More	125
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
1,975 (67.3%)
Hispanic
515 (17.5%)
White
263 (9.0%)
Two or More
125 (4.3%)
Black
50 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Arcadia Unified
Phone:	(626)821-1711
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 694

Grade 10 713

Grade 11 715

Grade 12 817