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La Canada High School
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  • Public
  • LA CANADA, CA

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Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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La Canada High School is a top rated, public school located in LA CANADA, CA. It has 2,058 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.

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La Canada High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
89%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1370
577 responses
Average ACT
31
254 responses
AP Enrollment
52%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$187,384
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$3,413
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$1,671,400
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 80 responses
  • Senior Dress Up Day on the day of an Assembly
    26%
  • All the senior activities
    20%
  • Senior Trip to Catalina Island
    19%
  • Graduation
    14%
  • Senior Girls TP Night
    9%
  • Pep rallies
    4%
  • None.
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,058
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 38 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 38 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 38 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$94,097
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.9%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 53 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 53 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 53 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,046 / year
National
$12,239
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 56 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 56 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 56 responses

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