Temple City High

1,779 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Temple City High School (TCHS), located in the suburban community of Temple City, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the Temple City Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. It maintains a rigorous curriculum that offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory classes, and specialized career technical education pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Temple City High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and commitment to student development. The school takes great pride in its diverse student body and a long-standing tradition of excellence in performing arts—most notably its award-winning band and orchestra programs—as well as competitive athletics and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on fostering a supportive community, TCHS emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals, encouraging students to engage in both scholarly pursuits and meaningful community involvement.

1,779

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Temple City High
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	390
Black	7
Asian	1,236
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
1,236 (69.6%)
Hispanic
390 (21.9%)
White
88 (5.0%)
Two or More
52 (2.9%)
Black
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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:	Temple City Unified
Phone:	(626)548-5043
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	580
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 454

Grade 10 439

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 437