Best Public Schools in Arleta, CA

The city of Arleta, California is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, except for Valor Academy Elementary, a public charter school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance among the schools, with Vena Avenue Elementary and Canterbury Avenue Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools, while Sharp Avenue Elementary and Beachy Avenue Elementary lag behind.

Vena Avenue Elementary is ranked 1,092 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and has consistently high test scores, with 60-70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the high school, Arleta High, has relatively low test scores, with only 26-27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10-11% in Mathematics. The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools, ranging from 20.5% at Vena Avenue Elementary to 38.2% at Beachy Avenue Elementary, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance at some schools.

The schools in Arleta serve a community with high levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 86.54% to 93.72%. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be playing a role in the varying levels of student achievement across the district. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Arleta community will be crucial for improving overall school performance.