Public School
La Canada High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 7-12
- La Canada, CA
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 340 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
89%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1350
497 responses
Average ACT
31
228 responses
AP Enrollment
46%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$175,788
National
$62,843Median Rent
$2,858
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$1,518,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 31 responses
Poll
- 68%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 31 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,068
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 36 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 36 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 36 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$94,097
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.9%
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 51 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 51 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 51 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,046 / year
National
$12,239- 85%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 54 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 54 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 54 responses
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La Canada High School Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 340 reviews
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My overall experience with La Canada High School is very good. There's a wide variety of clubs to choose from and many extracurriculars. In addition, there's great resources with the Information Resource Center (which is sort of like a library). My counselor is extremely helpful and encouraging. Most of the teachers I've had are fine, and I think most geniunely want their students to succeed. I also like our school's culture and community. One thing that I think is most important and the best quality of La Canada High School is that there are many subjects/classes to choose from, which is something not all schools have, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to choose from lots of classes that I'm interested in.
I think La Canada High School is overall a good school, not only in academics but the environment as well. There is a high emphasis on education from parents, staff, teachers, and even the students themselves. It is also a place were discussion between opposing view points is encouraged, especially regarding social/political ideologies. Recently, the staff has also made a more active effort to work with students in reducing stress and attempting to promote mental health. Granted, there are some minor policies that are a bit unnecessary that I would prefer to not have, but other than that I would say the school itself is very good.
Academics: Fairly challenging, can sometimes depend on the teachers you get.
Teachers: Plenty of teachers will challenge you academically, but quite a few of them can also be fun even if you don’t really care for the subject. Watch out for new teachers, bc inexperienced teachers can negatively impact your grade but those teachers don’t usually stay. There are a couple of older male teachers that female students consider “creepy.”
Clubs & activities: There are political organizations for both sides. Performing arts department is top-notch. Plenty of Community Service clubs. You’ll find something that you enjoy as well as a group of friends with similar interests.
Football team is sub-par but most other sports teams are stellar. The students can be cliquey & we have some issues with vaping/drugs. Students feel pressure to take all the AP classes & get all A’s. Cafeteria food is ok at best. New wellness center is a plus
Teachers: Plenty of teachers will challenge you academically, but quite a few of them can also be fun even if you don’t really care for the subject. Watch out for new teachers, bc inexperienced teachers can negatively impact your grade but those teachers don’t usually stay. There are a couple of older male teachers that female students consider “creepy.”
Clubs & activities: There are political organizations for both sides. Performing arts department is top-notch. Plenty of Community Service clubs. You’ll find something that you enjoy as well as a group of friends with similar interests.
Football team is sub-par but most other sports teams are stellar. The students can be cliquey & we have some issues with vaping/drugs. Students feel pressure to take all the AP classes & get all A’s. Cafeteria food is ok at best. New wellness center is a plus