Arlington High School (California)
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| Name | Arlington High School |
| Established | 1973 |
| Type | Public high school |
| District | Riverside Unified School District |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | Dr. Michael E. Jones |
| Enrollment | 2,100 (2023) |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Address | 2951 Jackson Street |
| City | Riverside |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
Arlington High School (California)
Arlington High School is a public secondary school located in Riverside, California within the Riverside Unified School District. Founded in the early 1970s, it serves a diverse student population drawn from neighborhoods near California State University, San Bernardino, University of California, Riverside, March Air Reserve Base, and adjacent communities. Arlington participates in regional academic consortia and athletic conferences, interacting frequently with schools such as Riverside Polytechnic High School, Ramona High School (Riverside), King High School (Riverside), and North High School (Riverside).
History
Arlington opened in 1973 amid growth linked to Interstate 215 (California), suburban expansion, and demographic shifts following the post-war development around March Air Force Base. Early administrators built ties with institutions like Riverside County Office of Education and California Department of Education to shape curricula modeled partially on programs at University of California, Riverside and vocational pathways influenced by California Community Colleges. The 1980s and 1990s saw programmatic changes tied to statewide initiatives including Proposition 98 (1988), resulting in expanded elective offerings and partnerships with Riverside City College and local industry. In the 2000s, Arlington underwent modernization aligned with funding from local bonds and collaborations with agencies such as California State Assembly members and Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The campus adapted to shifts in state assessment frameworks including the adoption of standards promulgated by California Common Core State Standards and participated in pilot implementations connected to Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
Campus and Facilities
Arlington’s campus is set near downtown Riverside, California and includes classroom buildings, a performing arts center, athletic complexes, and vocational labs. Facilities were upgraded in phases using district capital projects overseen by the Riverside Unified School District and consultant firms that previously worked with Los Angeles Unified School District renovation efforts. The performing arts center hosts productions linked to community organizations like the Riverside Arts Council and touring groups from University of California, Riverside. Athletic facilities include a stadium referenced in schedules with the Citrus Belt League and practice fields used for competitions against schools such as Orange Vista High School and Notre Dame High School (Riverside). Career and technical education spaces connect with externship programs run by Riverside County Economic Development Agency and workforce initiatives tied to Southern California Edison and March Air Reserve Base employment pathways.
Academics
Arlington offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the California State University and University of California A-G requirements, Advanced Placement courses coordinated with the College Board, honors tracks, and dual-enrollment options in partnership with Riverside City College and University of California, Riverside. STEM programs collaborate with regional science competitions sponsored by organizations such as Society for Science affiliates and local chapters of FIRST Robotics Competition, while arts courses liaise with entities like the National Endowment for the Arts-funded initiatives and the California Arts Council. Arlington’s counseling department coordinates college and career readiness programs referencing FAFSA processes and California financial aid programs administered through California Student Aid Commission. Performance metrics are measured against state indicators used by California Department of Education and regional assessments aligned with Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
Student Life and Extracurriculars
Student organizations include chapters of national and statewide groups such as National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, Future Farmers of America, and student government bodies that coordinate events with local agencies including Riverside Police Department and Riverside City Council. Clubs span cultural associations linked to community centers like Riverside Community Health Foundation, academic teams competing in tournaments organized by Academic Decathlon and MathCounts, and service projects partnering with nonprofits such as United Way of the Inland Valleys and Habitat for Humanity Riverside. The school’s performing ensembles participate in festivals hosted by California Music Educators Association and regional theater competitions connected to CETA (California Educational Theatre Association).
Athletics
Arlington fields varsity and junior varsity teams across sports governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), competing in leagues including the Citrus Belt League and matchups with La Sierra High School, Norco High School, and Arlington High School (Riverside) rival teams. Programs include football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, swimming, wrestling, and volleyball. Athletic training staffs have coordinated with medical providers such as Riverside Community Hospital and sports medicine programs linked to UCR Health for concussion protocols and rehabilitation. The program has produced league champions and CIF playoff appearances that draw coverage from outlets like the Press-Enterprise.
Administration and Faculty
The administrative structure follows policies set by the Riverside Unified School District board and includes a principal, assistant principals, department chairs, and counselors certified through processes recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Faculty have advanced degrees from institutions including University of California, Riverside, California State University, San Bernardino, Loma Linda University, and other regional universities. Professional development ties to organizations such as California Teachers Association and statewide instruction networks funded through grants from entities like the California Department of Education and philanthropic partners.
Notable Alumni
Alumni have included figures active in politics, arts, sports, and science who have attended institutions such as University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Southern California, and California State University, Long Beach. Graduates have gone on to careers with employers and organizations including NASA, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, California State Legislature, and arts institutions like Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Category:High schools in Riverside County, California