Arleta High School
Arleta High School is a public four-year high school located at 14200 Van Nuys Boulevard in Arleta, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California.[1] It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and opened on October 3, 2006, with an initial focus on fostering academic excellence through small learning communities.[2] As of the 2024-25 school year, the school enrolls approximately 1,038 students, predominantly Hispanic (over 95%), and operates under a block scheduling system that emphasizes project-based learning and student advisories.[2][3] The school's educational model is built on the principles of rigor, relevance, and relationships, organizing students into specialized small learning communities such as Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Social Justice (SJ), and Science, Math, and Related Technology (SMART).[3] It offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, STEM and computer-aided design (CAD) programs, and supports English language learners, with about 10% of students in such programs.[4][5] Arleta High is designated a Title I schoolwide program, providing additional resources for economically disadvantaged students, and maintains a 96% graduation rate (2023-2024), one of the highest in LAUSD.[2][6] Notable achievements include recognition as a California Gold Ribbon School by the California Department of Education for its exemplary programs and student outcomes.[7] In national rankings, it places 1,060th among California high schools and 9,780th nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2024); the school reports 100% college preparedness.[4][7] The school's mascot is the Mustangs, and it emphasizes community involvement, including a robust advisory system to support student leadership and personal development.[3]General Information
Location and Administration
Arleta High School is a public secondary school situated in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students in grades 9 through 12, typically aged 14 to 18 years.[1] The school operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the largest public school district in California, which oversees its governance and resources.[8] Its exact address is 14200 Van Nuys Boulevard, Arleta, Los Angeles, California 91331, United States, with geographic coordinates at 34°15′02″N 118°26′32″W.[1][9] The current principal is Dr. Ana Saucedo, who leads the school's administration and emphasizes a supportive environment for faculty and staff.[10] Key administrative staff include Assistant Principal Alicia Flores and Intervention Coordinator Cynthia Garcia, contributing to daily operations and student support.[11][12] Arleta High School's motto is "Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang!", reflecting its commitment to lifelong student pride and achievement.[7] The school's colors are victory red, white, and black, and its mascot is the horse mustang, symbolizing strength and community spirit in school traditions and athletics.[13]Enrollment and Demographics
As of the 2023–2024 school year, Arleta High School enrolled a total of 1,092 students in grades 9 through 12. As of the 2024–2025 school year, enrollment is approximately 1,038 students.[2] The student body is distributed across grades as follows: 268 ninth graders, 308 tenth graders, 271 eleventh graders, and 245 twelfth graders.[14] The student-to-teacher ratio stands at approximately 17:1, reflecting a classroom environment with moderate class sizes supported by 65 full-time equivalent teachers.[14] The school's demographics highlight a predominantly Latino/Hispanic student population. For the 2024–2025 school year, the ethnic breakdown is as follows:| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Latino/Hispanic | 95.4% |
| White | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| African American | 0.6% |
| Filipino | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% |