Canoga Park Senior High School
Canoga Park Senior High School serves 1,415 students in grades 9-12.
Canoga Park Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Canoga Park Senior High School's student population of 1,415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
Canoga Park Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Canoga Park Senior High School is 0.26, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6022 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canoga Park Owensmouth Continuation Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 99 students10
0.2 miles
6921 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-7663 0.2 9-12 99 - Canoga Park Village Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 280 students10
0.6 miles
7357 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-2887 0.6 K-5 280 - Canoga Park Canoga Park Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 626 students10
0.7 miles
7438 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-3591 0.7 K-5 626 - Canoga Park Hart Street Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 756 students10
0.8 miles
21040 Hart St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-6222 0.8 K-5 756 - West Hills Hamlin Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 319 students10
0.9 miles
22627 Hamlin St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-4741 0.9 K-5 319
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