Canoga Park Senior High School
Tel:
(818)673-1300
- Canoga Park Senior High School serves 1,408 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Canoga Park Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Canoga Park Senior High School's student population of 1,408 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,408 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Canoga Park Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Canoga Park Senior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4507 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Canoga Park Senior High School is Owensmouth Continuation (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Christopher Columbus Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Village Charter Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canoga Park Owensmouth Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 105 students
0.2 miles
6921 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)340-7663 0.2 9-12 105 - Canoga Park Village Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 249 students
0.6 miles
7357 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)716-2887 0.6 K-5 249 - Canoga Park Canoga Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 712 students
0.7 miles
7438 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)340-3591 0.7 K-5 712 - Canoga Park Hart Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 798 students
0.8 miles
21040 Hart St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818)340-6222 0.8 K-5 798 - West Hills Hamlin Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 400 students
0.9 miles
22627 Hamlin St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818)348-4741 0.9 K-5 400
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