La Puente High

15615 East Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744

813 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Puente High School, located in the San Gabriel Valley, is a long-standing public institution that serves as a cornerstone of the La Puente community. As part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The campus is known for its strong community spirit and a commitment to preparing students for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth. With a focus on inclusive education, La Puente High provides various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with initiatives that promote school pride and civic engagement, the institution strives to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

813

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Puente High
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	754
Black	6
Asian	35
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
754 (92.9%)
Asian
35 (4.3%)
White
8 (1.0%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
Two or More
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)934-6700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	600
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 225

Grade 12 205