Arcadia High vs Monrovia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia High
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,939 students
Monrovia High
Monrovia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
| Measure | Arcadia High Arcadia, California | Monrovia High Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,343 | #457 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3363 of 16,910 | #9313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,939 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 2,939 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| city | Arcadia | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 46.5).
- •Arcadia High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Arcadia High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Arcadia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 63.7%).
- •Arcadia High does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.1).
- •Arcadia High is the larger school with 2,939 students compared with 1,455.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcadia High better than Monrovia High?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia High ranks higher (69.7 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arcadia High and Monrovia High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High: 2,939. Monrovia High: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High and Monrovia High rank in California?
Arcadia High is 115th of 1,343 and Monrovia High is 457th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).