Arnold O. Beckman High

2,776 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arnold O. Beckman High School, located in Irvine, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Tustin Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its comprehensive approach to student development. It consistently ranks among the top high schools in Orange County, boasting a strong focus on college preparation, advanced placement (AP) curriculum, and competitive extracurricular programs.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized magnet programs, most notably the Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Academy, which provides students with hands-on experience and industry-aligned training in STEM fields. Beyond academics, Beckman High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. Its location in Irvine places it within a community that highly values educational excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and community involvement.

2,776

Total Students

105.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arnold O. Beckman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	774
Black	76
Asian	1,237
Two or More	165
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
1,237 (44.7%)
Hispanic
774 (27.9%)
White
507 (18.3%)
Two or More
165 (6.0%)
Black
76 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)734-2900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	927
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	308

* 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 9 706

Grade 10 689

Grade 11 709

Grade 12 672