Arroyo Grande High School in Arroyo Grande, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Arroyo Grande High School is a suburban public school in Arroyo Grande, California that is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District. It serves 1,976 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,976 Students

102 Teachers

495 Valley Rd

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 View local requests

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Arroyo Grande High School Demographics

63%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Arroyo Grande High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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