Arnold O. Beckman High

Summary:

Arnold O. Beckman High is a public high school located in Irvine, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,798 students. The school is part of the Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked 404 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arnold O. Beckman High has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in California, ranking within the top 100 schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 60th out of 2,323 California high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 85.89% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 74.16% for the Tustin Unified School District and 55.73% for the state of California. In Mathematics, 61.12% of 11th-grade students at Arnold O. Beckman High were proficient or better, compared to 47.06% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST assessment, was also strong, with 67.86% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 52.73% for the district and 32.08% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Foothill High, another Tustin Unified School District high school, Arnold O. Beckman High outperforms in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. The school's commitment to equity is evident in its strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, it remains relatively low compared to the state average, and the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate is also lower than some nearby schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3588 Bryan Ave.
       Irvine, CA  92602-1347


(714) 734-2900

District: Tustin Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,175 Help


Feeder schools for Arnold O. Beckman High:

Elementary:    Hicks Canyon Elementary
    Ladera Elementary
    Myford Elementary
    Orchard Hills
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Middle:    Pioneer Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  26.2 Help
Number of students:  2,713

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.5%
Hispanic:
25.2%
White:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Compare Details Arnold O. Beckman High ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Tustin Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arnold O. Beckman High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Arnold O. Beckman High has the largest high school student body size in the Tustin Unified School District. Student population at Arnold O. Beckman High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45.5%), Hispanic (25.2%), White (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tustin Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arnold O. Beckman High is 26.2. 2 high schools in the Tustin Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arnold O. Beckman High is $10,175, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Tustin Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arnold O. Beckman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Arnold O. Beckman High 60th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Arnold O. Beckman High in the ranking list.)

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Tustin Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tustin Unified 404th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arnold O. Beckman High

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Rank History for all students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.61 55th 1901 97.1%
2006 82.93 83rd 1968 95.8%
2007 78.99 136th 2063 93.4%
2008 80.74 115th 2117 94.6%
2009 78.14 142nd 2238 93.7%
2010 81.78 115th 2281 95.0%
2011 80.67 139th 2367 94.1%
2012 84.54 83rd 2354 96.5%
2013 84.30 82nd 2426 96.6%
2015 94.50 88th 1994 95.6%
2016 94.34 92nd 2039 95.5%
2017 94.72 91st 2021 95.5%
2018 94.40 99th 2017 95.1%
2019 92.71 137th 2133 93.6%
2021 91.96 102nd 1290 92.1%
2022 95.00 113th 2123 94.7%
2023 92.93 124th 2348 94.7%
2024 96.27 60th 2323 97.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.64 47th 366 87.2%
2019 84.30 45th 422 89.3%
2022 69.44 152nd 515 70.5%
2023 92.72 20th 786 97.5%
2024 81.77 81st 804 89.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.81 33rd 938 96.5%
2019 76.40 87th 941 90.8%
2021 96.23 12th 467 97.4%
2022 64.27 160th 1044 84.7%
2023 42.39 403rd 1323 69.5%
2024 82.45 34th 1350 97.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.32 213th 1547 86.2%
2024 69.71 218th 1534 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.33 216th 1862 88.4%
2019 77.32 339th 1937 82.5%
2021 77.96 205th 1126 81.8%
2022 84.00 216th 1943 88.9%
2023 81.14 270th 2247 88.0%
2024 94.29 75th 2235 96.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.19 94th 1760 94.7%
2019 91.37 138th 1833 92.5%
2021 91.23 91st 1054 91.4%
2022 93.78 112th 1858 94.0%
2023 90.80 137th 2118 93.5%
2024 96.73 37th 2098 98.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.39 196th 1052 81.4%
2019 81.02 132nd 1117 88.2%
2021 75.25 82nd 555 85.2%
2022 88.48 85th 1161 92.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.23 56th 168 66.7%
2023 83.75 31st 233 86.7%
2024 91.42 14th 234 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.16 112th 1834 93.9%
2019 91.14 142nd 1880 92.4%
2021 90.89 103rd 1122 90.8%
2022 94.47 111th 1916 94.2%
2023 93.43 117th 2207 94.7%
2024 94.65 89th 2172 95.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.63 81st 581 86.1%
2019 73.33 160th 582 72.5%
2022 77.01 133rd 581 77.1%
2023 81.41 111th 731 84.8%
2024 87.34 40th 712 94.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.91 67th 582 88.5%
2019 82.55 76th 592 87.2%
2022 97.78 6th 522 98.9%
2023 36.63 425th 720 41.0%
2024 90.32 46th 721 93.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.48 354th 1742 79.7%
2019 70.33 427th 1814 76.5%
2022 75.13 346th 1861 81.4%
2023 59.74 604th 2142 71.8%
2024 87.99 130th 2125 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Arnold O. Beckman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.94 126th 1173 89.3%
2019 74.68 259th 1222 78.8%
2022 79.40 213th 1204 82.3%
2023 74.61 245th 1434 82.9%
2024 83.26 123rd 1406 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote This is my high school and I know what its like. We have more AP exam takers than Foothill High and Tustin High combined!!! Go Patriots! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arnold O. Beckman High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 348 24 245 335 3 n/a n/a 2 957
2006 517 45 401 466 4 n/a n/a 10 1443
2007 708 59 589 587 6 n/a n/a 13 1962
2008 792 70 638 634 10 n/a n/a 0 2144
2009 765 70 707 623 8 6 42 0 2221
2010 735 76 773 579 8 7 30 0 2208
2011 744 68 829 678 7 4 39 0 2369
2012 736 53 851 695 4 3 46 0 2388
2013 756 49 898 708 5 6 48 0 2470
2014 779 56 931 702 6 7 73 0 2554
2015 793 55 1016 688 7 5 84 0 2648
2016 845 57 1113 717 9 6 100 0 2847
2017 878 61 1159 663 7 8 103 0 2879
2018 927 62 1228 649 6 8 107 0 2987
2019 914 67 1258 653 7 7 125 0 3031
2020 868 61 1273 604 7 11 127 0 2951
2021 805 70 1267 627 5 10 154 0 2938
2022 692 72 1253 629 5 8 148 4 2811
2023 607 81 1253 675 4 9 159 10 2798
2024 548 72 1235 683 2 6 162 5 2713

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arnold O. Beckman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 957 36.4 26.3 26.1
2006 1443 55.1 26.2 17.1
2007 1962 71.2 27.6 21.6
2008 2144 90.6 23.7 22
2009 2221 83.4 24.3 23.9
2010 2208 77.4 28.5 21.9
2011 2369 n/a n/a 23.7
2012 2388 82.5 28.9 n/a
2013 2470 85.9 28.7 24.8
2014 2554 88.3 28.8 23.7
2015 2648 95.0 27.8 22.8
2016 2847 104.0 27.3 23.5
2017 2879 104.0 27.6 20.8
2018 2987 109.7 27.2 24.6
2019 3031 110.9 27.3 22.6
2020 2951 n/a n/a 22.7
2021 2938 107.6 27.2 21.9
2022 2811 105.8 26.5 21.1
2023 2798 105.3 26.5 23.6
2024 2713 103.3 26.2 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arnold O. Beckman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 957 36.4 26.3 26.1
2006 1443 55.1 26.2 17.1
2007 1962 71.2 27.6 21.6
2008 2144 90.6 23.7 22
2009 2221 83.4 24.3 23.9
2010 2208 77.4 28.5 21.9
2011 2369 n/a n/a 23.7
2012 2388 82.5 28.9 n/a
2013 2470 85.9 28.7 24.8
2014 2554 88.3 28.8 23.7
2015 2648 95.0 27.8 22.8
2016 2847 104.0 27.3 23.5
2017 2879 104.0 27.6 20.8
2018 2987 109.7 27.2 24.6
2019 3031 110.9 27.3 22.6
2020 2951 n/a n/a 22.7
2021 2938 107.6 27.2 21.9
2022 2811 105.8 26.5 21.1
2023 2798 105.3 26.5 23.6
2024 2713 103.3 26.2 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arnold O. Beckman High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,175

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arnold O. Beckman High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 124th of 2348 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arnold O. Beckman High)75.279.1
 3.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tustin Unified)67.171.3
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arnold O. Beckman High)62.457.6
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tustin Unified)46.441.4
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Arnold O. Beckman High)44.919.2
 25.7%
   12th Grade Science (Tustin Unified)3315.3
 17.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students30312798
 7.7%
African American6781
 20.9%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian12581253
 0.4%
Hispanic653675
 3.4%
Pacific Islander79
 28.6%
White914607
 33.6%
Two or More Races125159
 27.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%23.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold O. Beckman High

Arnold O. Beckman High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hicks Canyon Elementary
Elementary : Ladera Elementary
Elementary : Myford Elementary
Elementary : Orchard Hills
Elementary : Peters Canyon Elementary
Elementary : Tustin Ranch Elementary
Middle : Pioneer Middle

Yes! Arnold O. Beckman High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 60th of 2323 California high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,713 students attended Arnold O. Beckman High.

Students at Arnold O. Beckman High are 46% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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