- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060297000223
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Arcadia High held near 3,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.3 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060297000223 · Arcadia, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,939 enr · 24.3:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students)
Arcadia High held near 3,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.3 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arcadia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- Baldwin Stocke 664
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
664 students
What this shows Arcadia High reports 2,939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia High compares
Arcadia High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,939 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,022 (2022-23) → 3,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.