La Canada High School
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(818)952-4205
- La Canada High School serves 2,075 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- La Canada High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- La Canada High School operates within the La Canada Unified School District.
- La Canada Unified School District's 99% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
La Canada High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- La Canada High School's student population of 2075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 2,075 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Canada High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Canada High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 29% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 50% |
District Comparison
- The school district of La Canada High School is La Canada Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- La Canada Unified School District's student population of 4,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,021 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $10,289 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | La Canada Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,078 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $37 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $42 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,021 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $10,289 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Canada High School is John Muir High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Odyssey Charter (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Altadena Jackson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 497 students
0.9 miles
593 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626)396-5700 0.9 K-5 497 - Altadena Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 263 students
1.1 miles
527 W. Ventura St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626)396-5640 1.1 K-5 263 - Altadena Odyssey Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 460 students
1.2 miles
725 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626)229-0993 1.2 K-8 460 - Pasadena John Muir High School Grades: 9-12 | 902 students
1.3 miles
1905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5600 1.3 9-12 902 - Pasadena Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 193 students
1.5 miles
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5670 1.5 K-5 193
School Reviews
| 2 I hate this school, the teachers are embarrassing, the education is the worst, the teachers do not explain anything and expect us to know everything. i Do NOT recommend this school for anyone who want a bright future i regret ever attending here in the first place. - Posted by Student/Alumni - angel |
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