Arlington High School

What Arlington High School does

Arlington High School is a public comprehensive high school located at 2951 Jackson St. in Riverside, California, operating within the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD). Founded in 1973 with its first graduating class in 1975, the school serves approximately 1,914 students in grades 9-12 and is one of five comprehensive high schools in the district. The school does not charge tuition; funding flows from California state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants, with supplemental revenue from optional athletic and course-material fees. Students enroll through RUSD's district-wide process, including intra-district transfers, inter-district transfers, and District of Choice pathways.

The school's educational product portfolio spans standard academic programs meeting California A-G college-prep requirements alongside specialized pathways including PLTW Biomedical Sciences (a Distinguished program since 2018 with RCC/MSJC articulation), AVID college readiness, RCC Dual Enrollment (including a Fast Track Nursing pipeline with guaranteed RN admission), AFJROTC Unit CA-92 (one of California's founding units, established 1975), and CTE programs in Game Design (Unity/C#), Cybersecurity, Patient Care, and Media Arts. Visual and Performing Arts programming includes Band/Colorguard, Choir, Theatre, and Dance, supported by 21 athletic programs fielding freshman, JV, and varsity levels across multiple sports and 45+ student clubs. Underlying infrastructure is provided by third-party platforms — Aeries (student information), ParentSquare (family communication), Parchment (transcript ordering), Raptor (visitor management), and Finalsite (web CMS) — rather than proprietary technology.

Student support is delivered through an on-campus Wellness Center housing Student Assistance Program counselors and school psychologists, plus targeted programs including Legacy (English Learner support), Heritage (African American student support), Link Crew (freshman transition), and special education/MTSS services. The school is led by Principal Steven Ybarra (in his tenth year) with four assistant principals overseeing curriculum/guidance, student services, attendance, and athletics/facilities. External recognition includes California PBIS Silver Level (2025), PLTW Distinguished Program status (since 2018), and individual awards for administrative and classified staff from RUSD in 2025.

Name

Arlington High School

Legal name

Arlington High School

Website

https://arlington.riversideunified.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arlington High School is a public comprehensive high school in Riverside, California, serving approximately 1,914 students in grades 9-12 with A-G college-prep curriculum, CTE pathways, RCC dual enrollment, athletics, VAPA, and student support services within Riverside Unified School District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Career technical education
• Student support services
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arlington High School is a public comprehensive high school that delivers secondary education (grades 9-12) to approximately 1,914 students in Riverside, California. Its offerings include standard A-G college preparatory academics, specialized Career Technical Education pathways (PLTW Biomedical Sciences, Game Design, Cybersecurity, Media Arts, Patient Care), RCC Dual Enrollment with college credit, AFJROTC, AVID college readiness, Visual and Performing Arts programs, 21 athletic programs, and a Wellness Center providing counseling and student support services.

Product overview

Arlington High School is a comprehensive public high school founded in 1973 in Riverside, California, serving approximately 1,914 students. The school offers a diverse portfolio of educational products and services organized around several core pillars: (1) Standard academic programs meeting California state graduation requirements with honors and AP courses; (2) Specialized CTE pathways including PLTW Biomedical Sciences, Game Design, Cybersecurity, Media and the Arts, and Patient Care; (3) College readiness programs including AVID, RCC Dual Enrollment (with Fast Track Nursing pathway), and JROTC (AFJROTC Unit CA-92); (4) Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) including Band/Colorguard/Drumline, Choir, Theatre, and Dance; (5) Athletics featuring 21 sports programs at all competitive levels; (6) Student support services including Wellness Center, counseling, special education, English Learner programs, Heritage, Legacy, and Link Crew transition programs; and (7) Extracurricular activities through 45+ clubs and ASB student government. The school operates under the Riverside Unified School District and emphasizes its motto 'Remember the Name' with campus-wide expectations for student care and community engagement.

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Products and services

• Standard Academic Program Comprehensive high school education covering core academic subjects with standards-aligned curriculum preparing students for college and career readiness.
• PLTW Biomedical Sciences Program A 4-year UC Honors pathway program (Distinguished PLTW Biomedical Science Program since 2018) including Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, and Biomedical Innovation courses with articulation agreements with RCC Norco and MSJC.
• AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) Unit CA-92 providing citizenship education, leadership training, and character development through drill team, color guard, PT Raiders, drone team, and robotics team. Recognized as a Distinguished Unit by the Air Force.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program providing academic instruction, tutoring, guest speakers, and field trips using WICOR strategies (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading), guiding students through UC/CSU A-G requirements.
• Game Design Program 3-level program teaching game development: Level 1 covers analog game design fundamentals; Level 2 focuses on Unity and C# programming, animation, audio, and 3D modeling; Level 3 involves video game marketing and development.
• RCC Dual Enrollment Partnership with Riverside City College allowing students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. Includes Fast Track Nursing Program with guaranteed admission to RCC's Registered Nursing Program.
• Cybersecurity Program Career Technical Education (CTE) program in the information technology sector focusing on cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
• Media and the Arts CTE program covering photography, videography, graphic design, fashion design, and animation with professional equipment and live event production experience.
• Patient Care CTE program in the health science/medical technology sector preparing students for healthcare careers and patient care roles.
• VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) Comprehensive arts program including beginning and advanced courses in ceramics, jewelry/metals, painting, drawing, art design, and visual and performing arts offerings.
• Band and Colorguard Year-round program with concert band, marching band, colorguard (competes in southern California), drumline, and competitive winter guard and winter drumline teams.
• Choir Program Choir program with three ensembles: Chamber Singers (audition required, SATB voices), Lions Chorus (no audition, tenor/bass), and Treble Choir (no audition, soprano/alto), including spring tours and fall/spring festivals.
• Theatre Program Lion's Den Players produces two mainstage shows annually (one play, one musical) and participates in local theatrical events including Ghostwalk, RUSD Theatre Festival, and CSUSB Theatre Festival.
• Athletics Program 21 athletic programs fielding all three levels (freshman, JV, varsity) including football, volleyball, water polo, cross country, golf, tennis, baseball, and more, with the Lion as school mascot.
• Clubs and Student Activities 45 different clubs and 14 VAPA and academic programs providing student engagement opportunities, including ASB (Associated Student Body) student government.
• Wellness Center and Student Support Services On-campus wellness center providing mental health support, Student Assistance Program (SAP) counseling, school psychologists, special education services, SST/504 coordination, AVID strategies, MTSS support, math intervention, and English Learner support.
• Link Crew High school transition program where junior and senior mentors guide freshmen through their first year experience via activities and peer support.
• Legacy Program Program to increase Academic English Learner student success in completing UC/CSU A-G requirements through enrichment activities and events.
• Heritage Program Program providing African American students with academic, instructional, motivational, and family support to facilitate college, career, and world readiness.
• Dance Team (Golden Girls) Year-long competitive program with sideline (athletic events) and competition components, hosting the annual competition 'The Golden Classic' in late January.
• Cheer Program Includes sideline cheer (summer/fall/winter), Traditional Competitive Cheer (winter, 6 regional competitions plus Nationals), and STUNT (spring CIF-sanctioned sport).

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Riverside City College (RCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Arlington High School students to enroll in college courses while still in high school. Courses earn both high school graduation credits and college credits simultaneously. Many courses meet A-G admission requirements and are transferable to UC and CSU systems. Includes specialized Fast Track Nursing Program with guaranteed admission to RCC's Registered Nursing Program upon completion.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational PLTW program with over 2.4 million students in more than 11,500 schools. Arlington's PLTW Biomedical Science Program is one of 11 Distinguished PLTW Biomedical Science Programs in California, recognized since 2018. PLTW has over 51 University affiliates and partnerships with Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
• RCC NorcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for the Honors Human Body Systems course (Bio-45) at RCC Norco campus.
• Mount San Jacinto College (MSJC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements for Honors Medical Interventions (BIOL-131) and Honors Biomedical Innovation (BIOL-134) courses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• John W. North High School: Another comprehensive public high school within Riverside Unified School District, serving the same student demographic and competing for intra-district enrollment. Directly comparable as a district peer offering A-G curriculum, athletics, and college-prep pathways.
• Martin Luther King Jr. High School: RUSD comprehensive high school operating under the same district funding model and policy framework. Competes with Arlington for student enrollment within Riverside and offers comparable athletics, CTE, and college-readiness programs.
• Ramona High School: Sister RUSD comprehensive high school serving a similar student population in Riverside. Directly comparable in academic programming, athletics structure, and district-level oversight.
• Polytechnic High School: Comprehensive RUSD high school with a long-standing tradition similar to Arlington. Comparable in academic depth, athletics scope, and extracurricular breadth, making it the closest operational peer within the same district.

Emerging players

• Riverside STEM Academy: An RUSD choice academy with a STEM focus that partially overlaps with Arlington's PLTW Biomedical Sciences, Game Design, and Cybersecurity CTE pathways. Differentiated by its specialized STEM identity rather than comprehensive curriculum.
• Riverside Virtual School: District-run online learning option within RUSD offering an alternative to traditional high school enrollment. Represents a partial substitute for students who might otherwise attend Arlington for flexible course scheduling.

Regional players

• John F. Kennedy High School: Although listed as an elementary school within the RUSD system, the broader Kennedy-named regional public high schools in the Inland Empire compete for similar student demographics and college-readiness narratives in the Riverside-San Bernardino region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RiversideUnified
• Instagraminstagram.com/arlingtonhslions

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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