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#5672 of 9,539 schools in CA
Arleta High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Arleta, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14200 Van Nuys Blvd., Arleta, CA 91331
- Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arleta High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arleta High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,025
Median home value
$609,300
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Mission ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| San Fernando Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,625 | Compare → |
| Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #582 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arleta High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arleta High
Arleta High is a public high school in Arleta, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,672 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arleta High
What grades does Arleta High serve?
Arleta High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arleta High?
Arleta High has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arleta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arleta High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arleta High rank in CA?
Arleta High ranks #5,672 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arleta High's MySchoolScout rating?
Arleta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arleta High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arleta High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arleta High a charter school?
No, Arleta High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arleta High a Title I school?
No, Arleta High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arleta High?
83.8% of students at Arleta High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (818) 686-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91331)
- 98,820
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91331; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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