Crescenta Valley High School is a high school in La Crescenta, California. Around 2500 students attend the school, which serves North Glendale, unincorporated La Crescenta and Montrose, as well as a municipal neighborhood on the western boundary of the City of La Cañada Flintridge.
Serving 2,624 students in grades 9-12, Crescenta Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Crescenta Valley High serves the northern part of La Crescenta, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescenta Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crescenta Valley High School's student population of 2,624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,624 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crescenta Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescenta Valley High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1106 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescenta Valley High School's ranking?
Crescenta Valley High School is ranked #1106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crescenta Valley High School often compared to?
Crescenta Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crescenta Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Crescenta Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Crescenta Valley High School?
2,624 students attend Crescenta Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crescenta Valley High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescenta Valley High School?
Crescenta Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crescenta Valley High School offer ?
Crescenta Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crescenta Valley High School part of?
Crescenta Valley High School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
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