Arcadia High vs Temple City 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
Temple City High
Temple City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Arcadia High Arcadia, California | Temple City High Temple City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,343 | #166 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3363 of 16,910 | #4390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,939 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 2,939 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Arcadia | Temple City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 65.6).
- •Arcadia High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Arcadia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 35.9%).
- •Temple City High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.9).
- •Arcadia High is the larger school with 2,939 students compared with 1,779.
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 Temple City High?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia High ranks higher (69.7 vs 65.6 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 Temple City High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Temple City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High: 2,939. Temple City High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High and Temple City High rank in California?
Arcadia High is 115th of 1,343 and Temple City High is 166th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).