LA PUENTE HIGH SCHOOL
La Puente High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified school district, located in La Puente, CA with about 1,152 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, La Puente High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Puente High School, located in the San Gabriel Valley, is a long-standing public institution that serves as a cornerstone of the La Puente community. As part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The campus is known for its strong community spirit and a commitment to preparing students for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth. With a focus on inclusive education, La Puente High provides various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with initiatives that promote school pride and civic engagement, the institution strives to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
For more information, contact La Puente High at (626) 934-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Puente, CA 91744-3910
(626) 934-6700
LA PUENTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Puente, CA with about 1,152 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hacienda la Puente Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,152
- Teachers:
- 44.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA PUENTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- White
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.