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#26 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

Rio Hondo Prep

High School · Arcadia, CA

A private high school in Arcadia, CA serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

5150 FARNA AVE, Arcadia, CA 91006

  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment140
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Rio Hondo Prep 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,064/100K

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

$127,511

Median home value

$1,187,600

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic35.7%
Asian35.0%
White22.1%
Black7.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rio Hondo PreparatoryPrivate · tuition6.9private7–120.1 mi137Compare →
Arroyo HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.4 mi1,698Compare →
Shield of Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–100.4 mi41Compare →
Shield of Faith Christian School-ehePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.4 mi57Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rio Hondo Prep is listed in Arcadia, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Rio Hondo Prep

Rio Hondo Prep is a private high school in Arcadia, CA, serving approximately 140 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rio Hondo Prep

What grades does Rio Hondo Prep serve?

Rio Hondo Prep serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rio Hondo Prep?

Rio Hondo Prep has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Prep is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rio Hondo Prep rank in CA?

Rio Hondo Prep ranks #26 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Rio Hondo Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Rio Hondo Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rio Hondo Prep a private school?

Yes, Rio Hondo Prep is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Rio Hondo Prep a religious school?

Rio Hondo Prep has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
140
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 91006)
32,106
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
43.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 91006; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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