About AUSD

Ranked among the top 1% of school districts in America by Niche, the Arcadia Unified School District is a nationally recognized public school district serving more than 9,000 students across 11 award-winning schools. Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, all District schools are situated within the City of Arcadia, California, a community consistently recognized as one of the state's premier places to live, work, and raise a family.

 

A proud member of the League of Innovative Schools, Arcadia Unified includes six elementary schools, three middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and one alternative education and outreach program. The District has earned numerous state and national honors, including multiple National Blue Ribbon Schools and California Distinguished Schools. Arcadia High School is consistently recognized among California's highest-performing public high schools, with graduates attending the nation's most selective colleges and universities while pursuing successful careers across every industry.

 

Arcadia Unified is committed to educational excellence by creating engaging, innovative learning experiences that prepare every student for success in college, career, and life. The District's exceptional educators are supported through ongoing professional learning, collaboration, and instructional innovation to ensure students receive a rigorous, future-focused education. Districtwide initiatives such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Restorative Practices, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Leader in Me help cultivate environments where every student can thrive. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement, Arcadia Unified empowers students and staff to ask "What if?" and "Why not?" as they explore new possibilities for teaching and learning.

 

The Arcadia community has a long-standing tradition of investing in its schools. In November 2024, local voters overwhelmingly approved Measure AS, a $358 million general obligation bond that is transforming learning environments across the District. The bond funds the modernization and construction of classrooms, science labs, career technical education facilities, performing arts spaces, safety and security improvements, technology infrastructure, and other campus enhancements that will serve students for generations to come. Measure AS builds upon decades of community support for public education and reflects Arcadia's continued commitment to providing world-class learning environments.

 

Arcadia Unified also benefits from the continued support of Measure A, a locally approved parcel tax that provides critical funding for teachers, counselors, and high-quality academic and enrichment programs, helping preserve the exceptional educational experience families have come to expect.

 

As one of the nation's leading innovative school districts, Arcadia Unified's mission is to champion students and staff to Imagine, Inquire, and Inspire. The District challenges and inspires every student to make a positive and profound impact on their world through excellence in education, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to innovation.