The Arcadia Unified School District is a nationally renowned public school district that proudly educates nearly 10,000 stude ... nts throughout 11 award-winning schools. Nestled in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, all schools are located in Arcadia, California. The District consists of eleven schools: six elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, and one alternative school and outreach program. The District is committed to educational excellence, and this commitment is reflected in the outstanding achievements made by its students, faculty, staff, and leadership each school year. Each of the District’s ten comprehensive schools has an Academic Performance Index (API) score, which measures both academic performance and improvement, well above the state target score of 800 (out of 1,000) and the county and state averages. Highly qualified, dedicated, and professional, the District’s teaching staff is exceptional. With various professional development opportunities, conferences, staff development workshops, collaboration time, and learning walks, the AUSD faculty stays ahead of the curve to ensure a rigorous, vertically aligned curriculum that fully prepares students for college and career. read more