Public schools in Lake Arrowhead, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Lake Arrowhead, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,041
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Lake Arrowhead public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Lake Arrowhead, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,041 students, an average of 408 per school. The largest campus is Rim of the World High (860 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Arrowhead Elementary (450).
Every listed school belongs to Rim of the World Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lake Arrowhead
Elementary schools in Lake Arrowhead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arrowhead Elementary Rim of the World Unified | KG–05 | 450 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Lake Arrowhead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary P. Henck Intermediate Rim of the World Unified | 06–08 | 607 | 23.9:1 |
High schools in Lake Arrowhead
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain High Rim of the World Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 44 | 14.9:1 | |
| Rim of the World High Rim of the World Unified | 09–12 | 860 | 19.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lake Arrowhead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Virtual Academy Rim of the World Unified · Virtual | KG–12 | 80 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.6%
- Hispanic45.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Lake Arrowhead schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,041 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lake Arrowhead
How many public schools are in Lake Arrowhead, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Lake Arrowhead: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,041 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lake Arrowhead?
All listed public schools with an address in Lake Arrowhead belong to Rim of the World Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lake Arrowhead?
Rim of the World High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lake Arrowhead, with 860 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lake Arrowhead?
No school with an address in Lake Arrowhead is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lake Arrowhead schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lake Arrowhead public schools is 20.5:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lake Arrowhead guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities