Is La Canada High a good school?

Yes! La Canada High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17 th of 2323 California high schools.

How many students attend La Canada High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,026 students attended La Canada High.

What is the racial makeup of La Canada High?

Students at La Canada High are 44% White, 31% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

What schools feed into La Canada High?

La Canada High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : La Canada Elementary Elementary : Palm Crest Elementary Elementary : Paradise Canyon Elementary

La Canada High

Summary:

La Canada High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,993 students in the affluent community of La Canada, California. As part of the highly-ranked La Canada Unified School District, La Canada High has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking within the top 20 California high schools for the past several years.

La Canada High's exceptional academic performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 89.43% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide. In mathematics, 79.43% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, far exceeding the 27.9% statewide average. La Canada High also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.6% to 100% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 0% to 1.8% during the same period. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.7% to 7.7%, are significantly lower than many nearby schools.

While La Canada High is an exceptional performer, the nearby schools show a wide range of academic achievement. For example, Eagle Rock High and Glendale High have significantly lower test scores and graduation rates compared to La Canada High, highlighting the disparity in educational outcomes within the region. This suggests that the La Canada Unified School District, and specifically La Canada High, are providing a high-quality education that is not consistently available in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada, CA 91011-3738

(818) 952-4205

District: La Canada Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,158

Feeder schools for La Canada High:

Elementary:	La Canada Elementary
	Palm Crest Elementary
	Paradise Canyon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 24.0

Number of students: 2,026

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

Asian:

30.8%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Canada High ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.14. (See more...)

Compare Details La Canada High ranks better than 99.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Canada High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at La Canada High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44%), Asian (30.8%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Canada High is 24. (See more...)

Compare La Canada High employs 84.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Canada High is $11,158.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Canada High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Canada High 13^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See La Canada High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks La Canada High 17^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See La Canada High in the ranking list.)

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La Canada Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks La Canada Unified 10^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Canada High

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Rank History for all middle school students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	98.65	11^th	1769	99.4%
2005	98.61	7^th	1777	99.6%
2006	98.23	5^th	1804	99.7%
2007	98.32	6^th	1999	99.7%
2008	97.96	5^th	2005	99.8%
2009	97.71	8^th	2063	99.6%
2010	96.09	10^th	2179	99.5%
2011	96.74	7^th	2236	99.7%
2012	93.89	18^th	2259	99.2%
2013	92.85	28^th	2379	98.8%
2015	98.09	21^st	2477	99.2%
2016	97.12	33^rd	2497	98.7%
2017	97.50	48^th	2508	98.1%
2018	97.69	38^th	2480	98.5%
2019	98.35	26^th	2715	99.0%
2022	99.15	16^th	2740	99.4%
2023	99.27	15^th	2802	99.5%
2024	99.14	13^th	2777	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.82	24^th	462	94.8%
2019	88.24	28^th	554	94.9%
2022	93.31	8^th	665	98.8%
2023	95.46	5^th	678	99.3%
2024	91.80	18^th	699	97.4%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.33	13^th	1538	99.2%
2024	99.76	4^th	1550	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.33	50^th	2230	97.8%
2019	95.75	58^th	2369	97.6%
2022	99.89	7^th	2458	99.7%
2023	99.54	7^th	2549	99.7%
2024	99.92	6^th	2575	99.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.85	38^th	2262	98.3%
2019	97.79	25^th	2380	98.9%
2022	98.68	17^th	2509	99.3%
2023	99.01	14^th	2547	99.5%
2024	99.03	10^th	2546	99.6%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.28	29^th	1369	97.9%
2019	96.71	35^th	1491	97.7%
2022	99.92	2^nd	1531	99.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.08	32^nd	2273	98.6%
2019	98.37	33^rd	2407	98.6%
2022	99.24	17^th	2527	99.3%
2023	99.16	16^th	2558	99.4%
2024	98.87	22^nd	2547	99.1%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.04	80^th	700	88.6%
2019	82.93	67^th	745	91.0%
2022	87.18	29^th	733	96.0%
2023	88.27	17^th	718	97.6%
2024	88.28	19^th	741	97.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.20	94^th	2072	95.5%
2019	99.76	6^th	2213	99.7%
2022	99.75	8^th	2359	99.7%
2023	99.88	3^rd	2391	99.9%
2024	99.65	8^th	2383	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.27	36^th	1496	97.6%
2019	92.37	46^th	1602	97.1%
2022	95.76	17^th	1555	98.9%
2023	94.99	15^th	1552	99.0%
2024	95.25	12^th	1535	99.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for La Canada High

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Rank History for all high school students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	90.36	20^th	1653	98.8%
2005	88.33	36^th	1901	98.1%
2006	88.65	39^th	1968	98.0%
2007	90.51	26^th	2063	98.7%
2008	84.60	71^st	2117	96.6%
2009	83.03	73^rd	2238	96.7%
2010	89.87	35^th	2281	98.5%
2011	88.84	42^nd	2367	98.2%
2012	93.24	9^th	2354	99.6%
2013	92.75	15^th	2426	99.4%
2015	97.74	25^th	1994	98.7%
2016	97.66	23^rd	2039	98.9%
2017	95.92	55^th	2021	97.3%
2018	97.03	46^th	2017	97.7%
2019	98.64	28^th	2133	98.7%
2022	98.95	17^th	2123	99.2%
2023	99.01	17^th	2348	99.3%
2024	98.77	17^th	2323	99.3%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.66	27^th	366	92.6%
2019	93.50	10^th	422	97.6%
2022	92.04	18^th	515	96.5%
2023	96.10	8^th	786	99.0%
2024	93.69	17^th	804	97.9%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.58	8^th	1547	99.5%
2024	95.53	25^th	1534	98.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.01	64^th	1862	96.6%
2019	89.02	150^th	1937	92.3%
2022	98.72	29^th	1943	98.5%
2023	99.53	15^th	2247	99.3%
2024	99.56	10^th	2235	99.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.77	43^rd	1760	97.6%
2019	98.26	21^st	1833	98.9%
2022	98.30	20^th	1858	98.9%
2023	98.77	13^th	2118	99.4%
2024	98.56	15^th	2098	99.3%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	99.37	19^th	1052	98.2%
2019	99.24	14^th	1117	98.7%
2022	99.56	11^th	1161	99.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.56	47^th	1834	97.4%
2019	98.58	35^th	1880	98.1%
2022	99.18	21^st	1916	98.9%
2023	99.02	18^th	2207	99.2%
2024	98.63	23^rd	2172	98.9%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	81.86	93^rd	581	84.0%
2019	89.01	34^th	582	94.2%
2022	89.82	23^rd	581	96.0%
2023	88.84	29^th	731	96.0%
2024	89.67	23^rd	712	96.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.31	24^th	1742	98.6%
2019	99.55	11^th	1814	99.4%
2022	99.78	9^th	1861	99.5%
2023	99.73	8^th	2142	99.6%
2024	98.97	19^th	2125	99.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at La Canada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.60	42^nd	1173	96.4%
2019	94.48	34^th	1222	97.2%
2022	94.89	31^st	1204	97.4%
2023	95.37	24^th	1434	98.3%
2024	94.15	25^th	1406	98.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Just an amazing school with fantastic teachers. La Canada by far is one of the best school system. Your kids are going to get the best education and prepare them for the future. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

The is no reason to move into the La Canada Unified School District. Instead of instilling success, the district gives a program which embraces failure, called "Challenge Success." Instead of hard date on college acceptances, the LCUSD hides the true fact that the college most attended by its graduates will be Pasadena City College, and refuses to present hard date on the failure to La Canada High School to place its students in decent 4 year colleges. When the parents ask for security, the district gives you a wellness center ... for the teachers. As a family that has lived here for over a decade, I can tell you ... run. It's not worth it. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

An over rated school that is insensitive to various ethnic and minorities in the neighborhood. The teaching professionals are quite stale in their tenure and have been in place for a long, long time. As such, not much improvements have taken place in their quality of classroom instruction. Exacerbating the problem is the student body from a neighboring community that is surprisingly exclusive in its intolerance for anyone or anything outside of the accepted norm. In the end, social interactions among various groups of students are quite limited. School cohesion is lacking and the overall experience as a child attending this school suffers. A very un-California like experience. Parents contemplating a move here should consider other school districts around the area like South Pasadena and San Marino. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, October 31, 2011

The teachers assign way too much work and the administration doesn't help the kids. If you aren't academically gifted and don't fit into are different than the other kids in any way because of how they dress or what they like or for being themselves, this isn't a good place for them. The kids are mean, horrible people for the most part and it was one of the worst experiences I went through. I was ridiculed by the students and the administration and the teachers didn't want to deal with my sister or I because we have ADHD. Often times, other kids would call me stupid because I didn't have a 4.0 GPA and was artistically driven. If your child is academically gifted, good at taking tests, doesn't mind doing hours of homework and constantly competing with other kids, then send them to this school. However, if you want your child to have a more enjoyable high school experience where they're given to the environment to succeed and actually learn, then send them somewhere else. Close Quote

Enrollment information for La Canada High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1298	9	164	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1521
1989	1269	6	209	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1532
1990	1209	8	256	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1991	1244	5	289	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1576
1992	1292	3	333	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	1671
1993	1288	5	365	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	1700
1994	1276	7	401	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	1741
1995	1292	21	540	69	1	n/a	n/a	0	1923
1996	1292	21	540	69	1	n/a	n/a	0	1923
1997	1313	21	601	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	1997
1998	1344	16	615	64	6	n/a	n/a	0	2045
1999	1348	11	609	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	2023
2000	1389	6	617	68	2	n/a	n/a	0	2082
2001	1366	8	622	63	2	n/a	n/a	24	2085
2002	1478	5	637	68	1	n/a	n/a	28	2217
2003	1478	5	637	68	1	n/a	n/a	28	2217
2004	1495	5	623	68	0	n/a	n/a	60	2251
2005	1320	6	617	60	2	n/a	n/a	271	2276
2006	1324	6	592	68	3	n/a	n/a	273	2266
2007	1330	6	573	70	4	n/a	n/a	247	2230
2008	1338	9	592	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	2007
2009	1306	10	576	70	4	1	212	0	2179
2010	1283	9	581	186	4	1	121	0	2185
2011	1239	9	552	195	3	0	117	0	2115
2012	1226	11	564	195	3	0	118	0	2117
2013	1247	11	573	202	2	0	111	0	2146
2014	1186	11	572	222	3	0	115	0	2109
2015	1147	12	578	234	5	0	126	0	2102
2016	1085	12	601	240	7	0	130	0	2075
2017	1082	16	600	227	6	0	154	0	2085
2018	1064	18	627	222	6	0	142	0	2079
2019	1051	15	612	222	5	0	163	0	2068
2020	1024	16	624	224	3	0	178	0	2069
2021	1000	13	637	227	2	0	178	1	2058
2022	952	17	620	240	2	0	192	1	2024
2023	920	12	604	255	2	1	197	2	1993
2024	892	10	624	268	0	1	230	1	2026

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Canada High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1521	68.4	22.2	n/a
1989	1532	64.9	23.6	n/a
1990	1517	69.3	21.8	n/a
1991	1576	64.5	24.4	n/a
1992	1671	65.5	25.5	1
1993	1700	69.6	24.4	1.2
1994	1741	71.6	24.3	2.2
1995	1923	77.0	25.0	1.6
1996	1923	77.0	25.0	1.6
1997	1997	84.4	23.7	1.7
1998	2045	82.4	24.8	0.3
1999	2023	84.0	24.1	0.4
2000	2082	84.4	24.7	0.5
2001	2085	81.0	25.7	0.6
2002	2217	85.8	25.8	0.5
2003	2217	85.8	25.8	0.5
2004	2251	84.9	26.5	0.5
2005	2276	82.4	27.6	0
2006	2266	86.1	26.3	0.6
2007	2230	85.2	26.2	0.5
2008	2007	103.9	19.3	0.4
2009	2179	87.5	21.0	0.7
2010	2185	84.8	25.7	0.5
2011	2115	n/a	n/a	1
2012	2117	85.9	24.6	n/a
2013	2146	89.3	24.0	1.2
2014	2109	88.7	23.7	0.8
2015	2102	87.0	24.1	1
2016	2075	84.0	24.7	1.4
2017	2085	85.3	24.4	1.6
2018	2079	83.0	25.0	5.7
2019	2068	84.1	24.5	4.8
2020	2069	n/a	n/a	5
2021	2058	82.7	24.8	5.1
2022	2024	85.1	23.7	5.4
2023	1993	82.6	24.1	5.3
2024	2026	84.3	24.0	6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Canada High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1521	68.4	22.2	n/a
1989	1532	64.9	23.6	n/a
1990	1517	69.3	21.8	n/a
1991	1576	64.5	24.4	n/a
1992	1671	65.5	25.5	1
1993	1700	69.6	24.4	1.2
1994	1741	71.6	24.3	2.2
1995	1923	77.0	25.0	1.6
1996	1923	77.0	25.0	1.6
1997	1997	84.4	23.7	1.7
1998	2045	82.4	24.8	0.3
1999	2023	84.0	24.1	0.4
2000	2082	84.4	24.7	0.5
2001	2085	81.0	25.7	0.6
2002	2217	85.8	25.8	0.5
2003	2217	85.8	25.8	0.5
2004	2251	84.9	26.5	0.5
2005	2276	82.4	27.6	0
2006	2266	86.1	26.3	0.6
2007	2230	85.2	26.2	0.5
2008	2007	103.9	19.3	0.4
2009	2179	87.5	21.0	0.7
2010	2185	84.8	25.7	0.5
2011	2115	n/a	n/a	1
2012	2117	85.9	24.6	n/a
2013	2146	89.3	24.0	1.2
2014	2109	88.7	23.7	0.8
2015	2102	87.0	24.1	1
2016	2075	84.0	24.7	1.4
2017	2085	85.3	24.4	1.6
2018	2079	83.0	25.0	5.7
2019	2068	84.1	24.5	4.8
2020	2069	n/a	n/a	5
2021	2058	82.7	24.8	5.1
2022	2024	85.1	23.7	5.4
2023	1993	82.6	24.1	5.3
2024	2026	84.3	24.0	6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Canada High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,158

Data source: California Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on La Canada High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 15^th of 2802 Middle schools	0.4%
Ranks 28^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 2348 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada High)	91.1	91.5	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)	91.1	91.5	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Canada High)	83.8	88.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)	83.6	88.2	4.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada High)	88.1	84.6	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)	88.1	84.6	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Canada High)	81.6	83.9	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)	81.6	83.9	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (La Canada High)	66.9	79.5	12.7%
8th Grade Science (La Canada Unified)	66.9	79.5	12.7%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada High)	88.9	92.2	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)	88.9	91.9	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (La Canada High)	80.6	82.8	2.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)	80.6	82.6	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (La Canada High)	68.8	74.8	6.1%
12th Grade Science (La Canada Unified)	68.8	74.9	6.2%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2068	1993	3.6%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	612	604	1.3%
Hispanic	222	255	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1051	920	12.5%
Two or More Races	163	197	20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%

Schools Near La Canada High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
La Canada High	Public	7-12	4463 Oak Grove Dr.	La Canada	91011	Los Angeles County	La Canada Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 952-4205	2,026	84	24.0	6.1%	892 (44.0%)	10 (0.5%)	268 (13.2%)	624 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	230 (11.4%)	98.8	17^th of 2323 public high schools	99.3%		99	17^th of 2348 public high schools	99.3%		78.1		74.8	76.4		89.9	84.9	89.4	88.1		85.0	83.4	79.4	82.5	$11,158
Aveson Global Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	575 West Altadena Dr.	Altadena	91001	Los Angeles County	Aveson Global Leadership Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 797-1438	207	18	11.4	36.2%	70 (33.8%)	13 (6.3%)	83 (40.1%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.0%)	36.9	1214^th of 2323 public high schools	47.7%		38.3	1193^rd of 2348 public high schools	49.2%	21	6.5			5.3	41.9	34.2	20.0	64.0	38.7	29.0	23.7	9.7	24.0	21.6
John Muir High	Public	9-12	1905 North Lincoln Ave.	Pasadena	91103	Los Angeles County	Pasadena Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 396-5600	1,133	52	21.8	81.6%	92 (8.1%)	252 (22.2%)	709 (62.6%)	29 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.5%)	31.2	1391^st of 2323 public high schools	40.1%		33.4	1322^nd of 2348 public high schools	43.7%	69		17.6	7.7	17.1				38.5	38.5				13.2	13.2	$9,951
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High	Public, Charter	6-12	7350 North Figueroa St.	Los Angeles	90041	Los Angeles County	PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 239-0063	307	19	16.1	90.9%	8 (2.6%)	4 (1.3%)	291 (94.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.9	1108^th of 2323 public high schools	52.3%		58.5	679^th of 2348 public high schools	71.1%	429	12.5	34.0		23.2	22.2	35.9	39.0	52.0	39.5	18.5	28.2	22.5	16.0	21.2
Crescenta Valley High	Public	9-12	2900 Community Ave.	La Crescenta	91214	Los Angeles County	Glendale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 249-5871	2,532	113	22.4	23.9%	1,322 (52.2%)	15 (0.6%)	382 (15.1%)	686 (27.1%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	119 (4.7%)	94.2	93^rd of 2323 public high schools	96.0%		91.6	146^th of 2348 public high schools	93.8%	53		64.9		64.4				80.3	80.3				56.1	56.1	$6,902
Marshall Fundamental	Public	6-12	990 North Allen Ave.	Pasadena	91104	Los Angeles County	Pasadena Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 396-5810	1,848	80	22.9	76.1%	374 (20.2%)	124 (6.7%)	1,159 (62.7%)	119 (6.4%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	61 (3.3%)	61.3	605^th of 2323 public high schools	74.0%		60.5	652^nd of 2348 public high schools	72.2%	47	32.0	45.0		37.7	46.1	39.8	43.9	65.9	48.4	40.2	28.8	28.1	34.0	32.9	$6,849
Glendale High	Public	9-12	1440 East Broadway	Glendale	91205	Los Angeles County	Glendale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 242-3161	2,006	96	20.8	67.3%	1,110 (55.3%)	22 (1.1%)	640 (31.9%)	204 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (1.5%)	32.3	1361^st of 2323 public high schools	41.4%		48.1	910^th of 2348 public high schools	61.2%	451		15.4	4.4	14.9				36.1	36.1				19.8	19.8	$7,519
Rose City High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	351 South Hudson Ave.	Pasadena	91101	Los Angeles County	Pasadena Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 396-5620	165	11	15.0	92.1%	4 (2.4%)	12 (7.3%)	144 (87.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	9.8	2039^th of 2323 public high schools	12.2%		8.9	2143^rd of 2348 public high schools	8.7%	104		0.0		0.0				4.7	4.7				7.5	7.5	$15,971
Eagle Rock High	Public	7-12	1750 Yosemite Dr.	Los Angeles	90041	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 340-3500	2,059	107	19.2	49.5%	375 (18.2%)	21 (1.0%)	1,094 (53.1%)	426 (20.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	138 (6.7%)	74.9	406^th of 2323 public high schools	82.5%		77.7	372^nd of 2348 public high schools	84.2%	34	42.3	35.0	0.0	37.4		68.7	64.2	63.6	65.4		53.9	50.4	35.4	46.2	$9,205
Blair High	Public	6-12	1201 South Marengo Ave.	Pasadena	91106	Los Angeles County	Pasadena Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 396-5820	1,055	58	18.1	65.4%	201 (19.1%)	79 (7.5%)	681 (64.5%)	47 (4.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.6%)	49.9	862^nd of 2323 public high schools	62.9%		40.9	1109^th of 2348 public high schools	52.8%	247	25.3	34.7	0.0	27.9	44.8	42.3	49.7	55.0	47.6	28.1	18.1	25.6	30.3	25.1	$8,759

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