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La Canada Unified School District

La Canada High School

#24 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 7-12
  • La Canada, CA
  • 312 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    La Canada High School is a top rated, public school located in La Canada, CA. It has 2,085 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
    Address
    4463 Oak Grove Dr.
    La Canada, CA 91011
    Telephone
    (818) 952-4205
    Website
    lchsspartans.net
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    La Canada High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    85%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    81%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1340
    405 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    200 responses
    AP Enrollment
    46%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Median Household Income
    $160,481
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,185
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,280,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 75 responses
    Report
    • Senior Dress Up Day on the day of an Assembly
      28%
    • All the senior activities
      20%
    • Senior Trip to Catalina Island
      20%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Senior Girls TP Night
      9%
    • Pep rallies
      3%
    • none because our school has NO school spirit
      1%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,085
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    2%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $86,375
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.4%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.49 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.49 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.49 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,235/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
    52%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
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    La Canada High School Reviews

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    This school has amazing academics and wonderful teachers and administrators! All who graduate from here say that this school goes above and beyond in preparing you for college, and students get really high test scores. It does have a strong atmosphere of academic competition and stress, and for many people the pressure that this school puts on them proves to be too much. But for others the pressure pushes them to do their best and they excel!
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    La Canada High School is a public high school unlike any other in the area. It is a very competitive school with rigorous and time-consuming courses. Sometimes I felt like I was going to a private school with how hard the classes were and how invested all my peers were in getting the most out of their education. La Canada HS also has one of the best music and performing arts programs I have ever seen. I was part of the choir program for six years and acted in one of the school musicals. There was so much opportunity for growth and travel. I went to Italy, France, and New Orleans while part of the program. If you are a competitive student and like the arts, this is a school for you.
    I loved LCHS! This school prepared me for college through rigorous coursework, and involved me with extracurricular activities, helping my balance between school and fun. The community in and around the school was great - with supportive parents and internship opportunities.