Arcadia High School

Arcadia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
180 Campus Dr,  Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Unified School District
3.8
3.3
3,031 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brent Forsee
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.67
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
710
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
87.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 1,154 Students
University of California - Irvine 871 Students
University of California - Berkeley 845 Students
University of California - San Diego 839 Students
University of Southern California 781 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 567 Students
University of California - Davis 516 Students
University of California - Riverside 343 Students
Stanford University 334 Students
San Diego State University 330 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 395 Students
Psychology 309 Students
Biology 281 Students
Computer Science 259 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Economics 127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Political Science and Government 118 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 114 Students
Environmental Science 84 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 967 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/8/2025
The school spirit is very high at this school. Most students are academically driven, making it both easy and difficult to excel, as everyone is already decent in some or most subjects. Most teachers are also enthusiastic and helpful, and the different programs like music, arts, and sports are strong.
5.0 Sophomore
6/19/2024
I have learned a lot from going to Arcadia High School. I enjoy participating in the many events happening throughout the year
4.0 Alum
6/14/2024
overall, arcadia does it's best to give the complete high school experience, though it lacks in it's sense of community through lackluster sports programs and mediocre bonding events. it's strong academics are what really make this high school what it is, and should be the main reason one would want to attend here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/10/2025
I moved and can't attend Arcadia High School anymore, but I miss it so much. My child received special education classes, and they were fantastic. The school itself was great, but the special education classes were even better thanks to the wonderful teachers and teaching assistants. Today, as I was...
5.0 other
5/16/2025
Arcadia Highschool is a great highschool all around. 1. Amazing teachers who care about their students and want them to succeed. Teachers do not mind helping students one on one!2. The school has a Link Crew and SMW program where upper classmen help newer students feel more welcome and immersed into...
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...

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Arcadia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arcadia, CA, in the Arcadia neighborhood, and is served by the Arcadia Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 3,031 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Arcadia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,932,761. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monrovia High School, Temple City High School, El Monte Union High School Community Day, and more. Learn more about what Arcadia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arcadia High School.

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