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#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

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation26.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$17,425
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at La Puente High score 28% 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 Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
43%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

87.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

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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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
26.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 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
Neoverge Dream SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi8Compare →
William Workman HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.1 mi773Compare →
Hillside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.3 mi25Compare →
Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified5.3K–121.4 mi162Compare →

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%
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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