For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,760 students in La Crescenta, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA are Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescenta, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Crescenta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
La Crescenta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Crescenta, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 2,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA include Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School. La Crescenta has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in La Crescenta?
2 public high schools are located in La Crescenta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in La Crescenta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Crescenta include: Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School vs. Crescenta Valley High School, Crescenta Valley High School vs. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
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