Very Good
#3275 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
La Puente High
High School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · La Puente, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15615 East Nelson Ave., La Puente, CA 91744
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Puente High score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 28% 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 50% (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
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Puente 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Puente), 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
$92,624
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,873/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neoverge Dream SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| William Workman HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Hillside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #8 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Puente High is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Puente High
La Puente High is a public high school in La Puente, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 865 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,275 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Puente High
What grades does La Puente High serve?
La Puente High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Puente High?
La Puente High has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Puente High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Puente 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 La Puente High rank in CA?
La Puente High ranks #3,275 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Puente High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Puente High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 La Puente High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Puente High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Puente High a charter school?
No, La Puente High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Puente High a Title I school?
No, La Puente High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Puente High?
87.2% of students at La Puente 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
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (626) 934-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91744)
- 78,253
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 91744; 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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