Artesia High

12108 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715

www.artesiahs.us/

1,397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Artesia High School, located in Lakewood, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving students within the ABC Unified School District. The campus is known for fostering a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school offers a variety of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all designed to encourage well-rounded student development.

The school places a strong focus on community engagement and academic excellence, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and a blend of traditional curriculum with modern educational tools, Artesia High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce. Its location in the heart of the community serves as a hub for both educational pursuits and local school spirit.

1,397

Total Students

75.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Artesia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	1,066
Black	86
Asian	142
Two or More	52
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,066 (76.4 %)
Asian
142 (10.2 %)
Black
86 (6.2 %)
Two or More
52 (3.7 %)
White
35 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7700
Website:	http://www.artesiahs.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,034
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	160

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 329

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 358

Grade 12 339