Artesia High

12108 East Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715

www.artesiahs.us/

1,384 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Artesia High School, located in Lakewood, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving students within the ABC Unified School District. The campus is known for fostering a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school offers a variety of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all designed to encourage well-rounded student development.

The school places a strong focus on community engagement and academic excellence, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and a blend of traditional curriculum with modern educational tools, Artesia High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce. Its location in the heart of the community serves as a hub for both educational pursuits and local school spirit.

1,384

Total Students

75.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Artesia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	1,069
Black	73
Asian	149
Two or More	53
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,069 (77.2%)
Asian
149 (10.8%)
Black
73 (5.3%)
Two or More
53 (3.8%)
White
26 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7700
Website:	http://www.artesiahs.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,034
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	160

* 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 9 349

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 308

Grade 12 372