Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Arroyo Grande High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arroyo Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arroyo Grande High School's student population of 1,976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
School Rankings
Arroyo Grande High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arroyo Grande High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4010 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arroyo Grande High School's ranking?
Arroyo Grande High School is ranked #4010 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arroyo Grande High School often compared to?
Arroyo Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo High School, Morro Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arroyo Grande High School?
1,976 students attend Arroyo Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arroyo Grande High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arroyo Grande High School?
Arroyo Grande High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arroyo Grande High School offer ?
Arroyo Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arroyo Grande High School part of?
Arroyo Grande High School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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