It was designed by local architect Mel Ensign and built by Gilbert & Dolan Construction Co.

The campus is known for its round buildings and futuristic space age design.

The new campus was designed by Orcutt/Winslow Partnership and built by DL Withers Construction Co.[4] The circular library is the only original building which remains.

The school competes in interscholastic athletics in several sports.

Arcadia was formerly 5A Northeast Valley and was moved to 4A Desert Sky by the conference alignment committee due to enrollment.