Enrollment
2,939
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arcadia, CA
Arcadia High
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060297000223
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia High
Arcadia High is a large high school in Arcadia, California, enrolling 2,939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Asian (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Arcadia Unified also operates Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students) and First Avenue Middle (771 students) alongside Arcadia High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arcadia High compares
Arcadia High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,939 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,939
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 9.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Arcadia High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia Unified, which includes Arcadia High.
$14,868
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 36.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arcadia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,939 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arcadia High
How many students attend Arcadia High?
Arcadia High has 2,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arcadia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia High?
26.6% of students at Arcadia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia High?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia High is Asian at 67.3% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia High?
Arcadia High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arcadia High rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Arcadia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Arcadia High a good school?
Arcadia High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Arcadia High, Arcadia Unified also operates Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), First Avenue Middle (771 students), and Richard Henry Dana Middle (710 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.
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