Arroyo High School, one of the two high schools located within the San Lorenzo Unified School District of Northern California, is about 30 miles away from San Francisco. Arroyo High School has a diverse student body of more than 1800 students enrolled in ninth through twelfth grade. Many of these students participate in a variety of programs such as music, sports, student government, and clubs.

The mission of Arroyo High School is to provide an environment in which all students will acquire the necessary skills to become responsible thinkers who appreciate diversity and are productive citizens in their community.

Education
The curriculum at Arroyo is one of the finest in the area. With more than 90 instructors, Arroyo offers a wide range of educational programs ranging from Advanced Placement and Honors to Home Economics classes that teach students basic life skills. Arroyo also has a strong school-to-career program. There are currently three Academies at Arroyo suited for careers in fields from multimedia publishing to entrepreneurial retail sales.
 
Arroyo was recently selected as a National Schools of Character Promising Practices citation recipient Program. Arroyo was chosen as one of the schols in this nation that "will serve as a model for others across the country to replicate and integrate into their character education initiatives". The award was received by Ms. Tami Battino for Arroyo High on October 17, 2002. She was congradulated for her and our schools's commitment to fostering character education in our school community.

College
A high percentage of Arroyo graduates enter college. Many choose to attend nearby Chabot College (a high ranking community college with alumni such as Tom Hanks.) Notably, many Arroyo graduates have been accepted into prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, and Georgetown. This year, the graduating class also includes a National Merit Semifinalist (a category which includes First Daughter Chelsea Clinton) and a participant in UC Berkeley's High School Honors Program.

Demographics
The population of Arroyo is approximately 41% Caucasian, 24% Hispanic, 13% Asian,12% Pacific Island American,5%African-American, 2% Eastern European, 2% Native American and 1% Middle Eastern American. The diverse student body celebrates its varied heritage during the annual Culture Week and through various cultural holiday activities.

EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
Arroyo High School will prepare its graduates to be:
• Effective communicators
Express critical and independent thinking Use effective oral, written, graphic, and kinesthetic formats
• Effective users of appropriate technology who: Communicate ideas Solve problems Conduct research
• Critical thinkers who: Use analysis, synthesis, evaluation, interpretation, and reflection
• Effective problem solvers who: Analyze a problem Gather information Devise and execute a method of solution Evaluate and/or reflect on the results
• Informed citizens who: Are respectful and supportive of the rights of others Demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences Participate in the democratic process
• Responsible individuals who: Perform effectively as individuals and as group members to achieve a goal.

DIGITAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAN
The Digital High School Plan is the new driving force for the Technology Plan for Arroyo High School. Its primary goal is to utilize technology to enhance the academic performance of our students and provide an additional component to create a more powerful teaching and learning environment.

STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP
Students are reminded to exercise caution when being dropped off or picked up. For safety reasons, there is no student drop-off or pick-up in the Grant Street faculty lot, nor is the Grant Street lot a drive-through.

STUDENT PARKING
Motor vehicles are to be parked in the designated student parking lots. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas are subject to ticketing by local authorities. Continued violation will result in a police citation and/or being towed at the owner's expense.

NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION
Bikes should be locked and secured in the bicycle racks. Bicycles and skateboards are not permitted in corridors, patio area, walkways, gymnasium, etc. Riding skateboards on campus can result in suspension.