Excellent
#1385 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Arroyo High
High School · EL Monte Union High · EL Monte, CA
An EL Monte Union High high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4921 North Cedar Ave., EL Monte, CA 91732
- Math 36% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arroyo High score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arroyo 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Monte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,172
Median home value
$628,400
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Monte Union High School Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Shield of Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Shield of Faith Christian School-ehePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Rio Hondo PrepPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Monte Union High
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arroyo High is listed in El Monte Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arroyo High
Arroyo High is a public high school in EL Monte, CA, part of EL Monte Union High, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arroyo High
What grades does Arroyo High serve?
Arroyo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arroyo High?
Arroyo High has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arroyo High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arroyo High rank in CA?
Arroyo High ranks #1,385 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arroyo High's MySchoolScout rating?
Arroyo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Arroyo High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arroyo High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arroyo High a charter school?
No, Arroyo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arroyo High a Title I school?
No, Arroyo High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arroyo High?
84.6% of students at Arroyo 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
- 1,698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (626) 444-9201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91732)
- 58,056
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 91732; 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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