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#6739 of 9,539 schools in CA
Puente Hills High
School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15430 Shadybend Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91746
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Puente Hills High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Puente Hills High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$84,967
Median home value
$603,400
Median rent
$1,804/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm CanyonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
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| Rowland Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| South Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 297 | 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.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Puente Hills High is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Puente Hills High
Puente Hills High is a public school in Hacienda Heights, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,739 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Puente Hills High
What grades does Puente Hills High serve?
Puente Hills High serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Puente Hills High?
Puente Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puente Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Puente Hills High is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Puente Hills High rank in CA?
Puente Hills High ranks #6,739 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Puente Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?
Puente Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Puente Hills High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Puente Hills High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Puente Hills High a charter school?
No, Puente Hills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Puente Hills High a Title I school?
No, Puente Hills High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Puente Hills High?
65.4% of students at Puente Hills 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.5%
- Phone
- (626) 933-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91746)
- 28,256
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 91746; 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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