Canoga Park High School is a high school located in Canoga Park in the western San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,456 students in grades 9-12, Canoga Park Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canoga Park Senior High School's student population of 1,456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canoga Park Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canoga Park Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6892 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hunter
- Canoga Park High School is a public school located in Canoga Park in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California, USA, within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- It is located right across the street from the Topanga Plaza shopping center. According to the high school's web page, it is the oldest high school in the west San Fernando Valley. The school has an agriculture/environmental/veterinary science magnet established in 1996. It also has a one and a half acre farm at the school, which commonly houses sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, and cattle. Canoga Park High School also has an active chapter of the National FFA Organization (more commonly known as FFA). The school colors are green and white and the teams are called the Hunters.
- The school serves several areas, including Canoga Park and portions of Winnetka.
- Also CIF City Soccer Champions in 2004 with a record of 19-1-1. Canoga Park 1 Jordan 0 FINAL First recorded soccer championship ever in school history.
- CIF City Soccer Finalists in 2006 with a record 23-1-0. Canoga Park 2 Birmigham 4 FINAL.
- Famous Alumni: Bryan Cranston, plays Hal on the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.
- Biff Pocoroba, former major league catcher for the Braves in the 1970s.
- Cecil Brown, UCSB basketball player from 2002-2006.
- Kurtwood Smith, television and film actor (That '70s Show).
- Will Sediq, amateur competitive eater.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canoga Park Senior High School's ranking?
Canoga Park Senior High School is ranked #6892 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Canoga Park Senior High School often compared to?
Canoga Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canoga Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Canoga Park Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Canoga Park Senior High School?
1,456 students attend Canoga Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Canoga Park Senior High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canoga Park Senior High School?
Canoga Park Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canoga Park Senior High School offer ?
Canoga Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canoga Park Senior High School part of?
Canoga Park Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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