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Schools in Lake Arrowhead · Rim of the World Unified School District

Lake Arrowhead’s public schools score below 60% of California districts on tests and graduation

19% of students in Lake Arrowhead’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lake Arrowhead, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#621of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 10 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
19%
▼ 14 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85%
▼ 1 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.2K
▼ 14% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
22.1
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
1,917 students on the public path
In brief

Lake Arrowhead’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 588 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lake Arrowhead’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,211 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Mary P. Henck Intermediate, then Rim of the World High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lake Arrowhead Christian School (private) and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Early Education Center (private) are in town. Rim Virtual Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lake Arrowhead’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 40% of California school districts, #621 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 40%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (588)Better than 24%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,378 test results and a graduating class of 273 could put Lake Arrowhead anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Lake Arrowhead’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,373 in math, 1,382 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lake Arrowhead, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Lake Arrowhead ElementaryRim of the World Unified School DistrictNo scores
6–8Mary P. Henck IntermediateRim of the World Unified School DistrictC−
9–12Rim of the World HighRim of the World Unified School DistrictC−

Lake Arrowhead’s public schools are run by Rim of the World Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Rim of the World Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 7 schools · 2,874 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 22.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$18,211CA $21,206 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 46.7% · 1382 students tested
Math19%
State average 33.1% · 1373 students tested

Lake Arrowhead vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Lake Arrowhead’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Lake ArrowheadC+Rim of the World Unified

Every school in Lake Arrowhead

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lake Arrowheadby address
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
450 students24:1Rate it →
Mary P. Henck Intermediate
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
607 students24:1Rate it →
Rim of the World High
High · Grades 9–12
C−
860 students20:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Mountain High
High · Grades 9–12
C−
Alternative Education
44 students15:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Lake Arrowheadnot counted as local schools
Rim Virtual Academy
Grades K–12
Online
80 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Lake Arrowhead Christian School
Grades K–12 · Twin Peaks
Private · Religious
113 students13:1Rate it →
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Early Education Center
Elementary · Grades PK–2
Private · Religious
70 students35:1Rate it →

Questions about Lake Arrowhead’s schools

Are Lake Arrowhead’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lake Arrowhead children attend score below 60% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #621 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lake Arrowhead in?

Rim of the World Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,874 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lake Arrowhead kids go to high school?

Rim of the World High, with 860 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Lake Arrowhead’s graduation rate?

85% of the class of 2023 in Rim of the World Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Lake Arrowhead spend per student?

$18,211 in Rim of the World Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lake Arrowhead?

Yes: Lake Arrowhead Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 113 students) and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Early Education Center (religious, grades PK–2, 70 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.