Arroyo Pacific Academy is a four-year private, independent, coeducational, college preparatory high school in Arcadia, California. We are fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.). The Academy places great emphasis on learning. Founded in 1998 by Philip Clarke, the school consistently works to serve the needs of students of the surrounding community and throughout the County of Los Angeles. 

At Arroyo Pacific Academy, based upon our Mission Statement, our Philosophy and our Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, we help our students to develop the knowledge and skills to communicate, calculate, create, research, and reason. We encourage our students to build a foundation of responsibility, respect, cooperation, and sensitivity to the needs and contributions of others.

We recognize that the process of thoughtful choice and change can best occur in a nurturing environment, one in which students schooled in a shared body of knowledge come to possess a lifelong passion for learning as collaborative workers, critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT

Arroyo Pacific Academy is a learning institution where academic attainment has the highest priority within a learning environment that is supportive and encouraging.

                      PHILOSOPHY

Priority is given to success in academic achievement. Academic programs are offered to high school students. 

Arroyo Pacific Academy is a coeducational institution. Recognizing the value and uniqueness of each student as a person with artistic, emotional, imaginative, intellectual, physical, religious, and social potential, the teacher endeavors to lead the students to seek the fullest development of their talents and concentrates on intellectual and academic potential.

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

We provide a distinctive educational program and a special place for students to learn, grow and prepare for life. Students demonstrate the intellectual curiosity and academic skills needed for success in college and adult life as we expect the graduate of Arroyo Pacific Academy to be:

1. Collaborative workers who

  • Demonstrate proper respect and sensitivity to diversity of ideas, interests and skills of others

  • Employ effective leadership and group skills

  • Work effectively with others

2. Critical thinkers who

  • Complete an academic program that complements an individual's learning needs

  • Demonstrate understanding through clear and concise communication

  • Adapt to a changing world by learning how to learn

3. Lifelong learners who

  • Communicate effectively with others through written and oral expression

  • Demonstrate a solid academic foundation in all subject areas

  • Utilize collaborative and problem-solving skills with awareness of individual learning styles

4. Responsible citizens who

  • Develop and nurture a healthy lifestyle which facilitates the student's artistic, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being

  • Respect and appreciate the uniqueness of self and others

  • Understand connections between choices and consequences.

Our teaching and learning community remains committed to supporting our students as they strive for excellence in a college preparatory curriculum that incorporates character formation and the academic competencies and skills necessary for lifelong learning. These concepts remain the embodiment of the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results which form the basis for the educational program that is designed to meet the needs of all students.

We Are Focused On Learning

Arroyo Pacific Academy provides a rigorous, meaningful and challenging educational program for all students with the means to fulfill the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results. We follow the guidelines of the California State Standards and Frameworks designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.

We provide students with a foundation to think clearly on issues that impact the human person and society. Our college preparatory curriculum addresses current challenges and opportunities, thus preparing students for future studies and life decisions as Collaborative Workers, Critical Thinkers, Lifelong Learners and Responsible Citizens. 

College and Career preparation is completed through an academically rigorous curriculum within the following subject areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and History, Modern Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, College and Career Education, Information Technology, Health and Physical Education, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in each of the core disciplines. 

The strong foundation of our curriculum is enhanced by a unique four year course of study and our three year graduation requirement in the Visual and Performing Arts. We are committed to providing a comprehensive academic program with many courses offered on multiple levels which includes: Advanced Placement, College Preparatory and the General High School curriculum. 

The college preparatory courses are designed to meet the needs of students who want a college preparatory curriculum, can complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision and have a good level of aptitude and achievement.  

The general high school courses meet the needs of students who want a college preparatory curriculum but need reinforcement in specific areas of achievement. Concept courses provide the student with additional support in the areas of organization, comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, and mathematical reasoning. Some students in particular courses will receive assistance through our Assisted Learning Program.

All curriculum provides students an opportunity to explore, to excel, to experience, and to expand their horizons. Through the courses offered at Arroyo Pacific Academy, students are challenged to learn to read with understanding, write with clarity, and listen and speak effectively.

  • We are committed to small class sizes, ranging from 8 to 15 students per class. To ensure our low teacher to student ratio 6:1, we limit the attendance of our academy to 150 students.

  • Our students complete six 6-week quarters each year which includes a summer session.

  • Our students are able to concentrate on only three courses per quarter and are given a daily study hall in order to maximize their retention of the subject matter.

  • Our administration works with each student to develop a personalized educational plan.

  • Each year, the winter quarter (commencing in January) includes experiential learning, a leadership curriculum, and team building opportunities.

  • The Assisted Learning Program offers assistance to students with mild learning disabilities thus maintaining a challenging curriculum for students who desire to overcome, to learn, to grow and to achieve within a learning environment that is supportive and encouraging.

  • Our students completing Arroyo Pacific Academy's entire curriculum earn the same high school degree recognized statewide.

Advanced Placement Scholar Institute

Arroyo Pacific Academy demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence by offering Advanced Placement courses taught by teachers who are well trained in their area. Qualified students who are willing to accept the challenge of a curriculum that serves as a national standard for college-level achievement should consider these courses. 

Advanced Placement courses are designed to meet the needs of students who want an advanced college preparatory curriculum, have an increased interest in learning, and possess a high level of responsibility, aptitude, and achievement. Principles and concepts are explored in greater depth and more independent work is expected of the student. Advanced Placement courses are offered during the school day for our students. We also welcome students from other schools from 3:00 to 5:30pm for…

  • AP Biology

  • AP Calculus

  • AP Chemistry

  • AP Chinese Language & Culture

  • AP English Language & Composition

  • AP English Literature & Composition

  • AP Environmental Science

  • AP European Science

  • European History

  • AP French Language

  • AP Government and Politics: Comparative

  • AP Government and Politics: United States

  • AP Macroeconomics

  • AP Microeconomics

  • AP Music Theory

  • AP Physics B

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Spanish Language

  • AP Statistics

  • AP United States History

  • AP World History

Our Distinctive and Welcoming Student Body

A unique characteristic and a hallmark of Arroyo Pacific Academy is the genuine, welcoming spirit of our student body. Our students have diverse educational and personal backgrounds. Many of our students come from other private and public schools.

  • Our students are encouraged to pursue individual interests and talents, ranging from the Visual and Performing Arts to participation in athletics such as Aerobics, Fitness Club, Golf, Kick-Boxing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, and our Rugby Club Team.

  • We cater to students who benefit from a specialized academic program and desire one-on-one attention within the college preparatory curriculum.

Our Faculty Offers Individual Care and Concern

Our faculty is composed of dedicated professionals - each with many years of experience in education or in his or her field of expertise. Since our class sizes are small, our teachers are better able to address the individual needs of the students and guide them appropriately to achieve the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results.

  • Our faculty is uniquely sensitive to special needs and challenges, providing the framework for each student to reach his or her full potential through the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results.

  • Our faculty employs a variety of teaching methodologies to address the multiple intelligences of a diverse student body.

  • Our faculty offers academic assistance, appropriate accommodations and provides a challenging, comprehensive and relevant curriculum for all students with intervention and enrichment strategies embedded into the curriculum.

  • Our faculty works with students to review academic status and plan academic intervention strategies for improvement where it is needed.

  • Our faculty provides a safe, friendly and nurturing teaching and learning community.

Our Classrooms Offer A Pleasant Learning Environment

Arroyo Pacific Academy is a beautiful 12,000 sq. ft, 2-story building located in the attractive city of Arcadia in the San Gabriel Valley. We have 15  classrooms, a Science Lab, a Library Resource Center, with technology and a flat screen TV-DVD in each room.

  • The Academy is centrally positioned near the 210 Freeway, the Arcadia City Hall and Police Station, the Arcadia Park, the downtown Arcadia district, many fine shops and restaurants, and the Westfield mall.

  • We are located in a very safe and professional neighborhood with minimal traffic near several bus routes allowing our students to come and go with confidence for their personal safety.

Our Graduates: University and College Acceptances

Arroyo Pacific Academy provides and designs a highly specialized learning program to guide each student towards achieving his or her peak academic potential and objectives. As a teaching and learning community, we aspire to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for them to be successful in the work force or higher levels of education.    

Seniors are accepted into top colleges and universities:

  • The California State University at: Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma

  • The University of California at Berkeley, Los Angeles, Riverside and Santa Cruz

  • Arizona State University, Art Institute of Los Angeles, Bennington College, Brigham Young University, California Maritime University, Chapman University, DeVry University, Gonzaga University, Lewis & Clark College, Loyola Mary Mount University, Mills College, Montana State University, Northern Arizona University, Northern Oklahoma College, Occidental College, Ohio State University, Pitzer College, Platt College, Portland State University, The Academy of Art Design, United States Navy School of Nuclear Engineering, University of Arkansas, University of Nevada/NCAA, University of Redlands, University of San Francisco, and Whittier College

  • Academy of Arts College of San Francisco, California Culinary School Lecordon Bleu, Citrus College, East Los Angeles College, Glendale Community College, Los Angeles City College, Marymount College, Montecito College of Art, Science & Design, Mt. San Antonio College, Mt. Sierra College, Pasadena City College, Rio Hondo Community College, SAE Institute in Dubai (UAE), San Diego Mesa Community College, and Santa Ana College