Arcadia High School

Arcadia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
180 Campus Dr,  Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Unified School District
3.8
3.1
3,031 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brent Forsee
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
700
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
87.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
38%
State Average
17.9%
Science
19.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
275:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
66.4%
Hispanic
17.2%
White
11.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Diana Veloz, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

School Rankings

#35 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#40 Best Public HS in California
#54 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 1,146 Students
University of California - Irvine 880 Students
University of California - San Diego 859 Students
University of California - Berkeley 853 Students
University of Southern California 800 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 547 Students
University of California - Davis 536 Students
Stanford University 343 Students
San Diego State University 341 Students
University of California - Riverside 341 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 411 Students
Psychology 313 Students
Biology 286 Students
Computer Science 259 Students
Nursing 138 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 128 Students
Economics 125 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 118 Students
Political Science and Government 116 Students
Environmental Science 89 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 959 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/14/2024
This was a very comfortable school to be at with a diverse community and mostly welcoming faculty. The admin often took issues within the students into their hands and controlled any disputes or issues.
4.0 Junior
7/20/2024
Arcadia High School is very competitive, but offers a lot of unique classes and clubs. There are many opportunities for students to explore their interests.
5.0 Alum
2/29/2024
I honestly had a really great time at Arcadia High School. They make extracurricular activities very involving and I met my best friends through my extracurricular. I was a part of the theatre program, and it is extremely state of the art when it is compared to any other public high school around. I learned so much, made meaningful connections with my peers and with my teachers, and I felt more than prepared to enter college life upon graduating.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 19 Reviews
1.0 other
12/15/2023
Arcadia high school is a relatively good public school with an adequate amount of resources that prepares high school students for college. However, there seems to be this toxic culture in this school. As someone who moved to Arcadia from China (which is normal due to high amount of Asian population...
1.0 parent
3/31/2023
I attended AHS and my son does too, and this place really hasn't changed. Even back in the day when I came here, AHS had a reputation: stuck-up, superficial, rich, entitled. Teachers here don't really help students and don't really teach; my son comes home and apparently, they just watch a bunch of...
3.0 other
3/24/2023
The school motto should be, “Only success is important — everything else is a bonus.” AHS… well, it had plenty of various classes and clubs and activities and teams… but due to the number of students, it’s extremely hard to stand out in any way. Moreover, and this is based on my own unique experienc...
5.0 student
3/17/2023
Class 2022 of Arcadia High School, This school has the best atmosphere for learning and great teachers. The students are nice and the competition between students is not as bad as some parents described. For student's social emotional supports, theres special meets for you during school time if you...

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.