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#3826 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

Artesia High

High School · Abc Unified · Lakewood, CA

An Abc Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12108 East Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90715

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation14.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$17,234
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Artesia High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2017, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

88.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Artesia 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,042/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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

$94,796

Median home value

$660,900

Median rent

$2,196/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cerritos HighEnrollment path unverified8.49–121.4 mi2,083Compare →
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.7 mi718Compare →
Hebron Mission SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.1 mi22Compare →
John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–122.1 mi2,024Compare →

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.

Abc Unified

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#26 of 30
District spending per student
$17,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Artesia High is listed in ABC Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Artesia High

Artesia High is a public high school in Lakewood, CA, part of Abc Unified, serving approximately 1,441 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,826 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Artesia High

What grades does Artesia High serve?

Artesia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Artesia High?

Artesia High has an enrollment of approximately 1,441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia High?

The student-teacher ratio at Artesia High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Artesia High rank in CA?

Artesia High ranks #3,826 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Artesia High's MySchoolScout rating?

Artesia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Artesia High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Artesia High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Artesia High a charter school?

No, Artesia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Artesia High a Title I school?

No, Artesia High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Artesia High?

88.3% of students at Artesia 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
1,441
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 90715)
20,668
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
37.6
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 90715; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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