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 2,532 students in grades 9-12, Crescenta Valley High School ranks in the top 10% 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- 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 2,532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Crescenta Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 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
#827 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescenta Valley High School's ranking?
Crescenta Valley High School is ranked #827 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend Crescenta Valley High School?
2,532 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 22:1, 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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