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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
  • 324 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 2,079 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
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    (818) 952-4205
    4463 Oak Grove Dr.
    La Canada, CA 91011
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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
    439 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    213 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+
    Median Household Income
    $161,517
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,851
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,404,000
    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
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 76 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
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,079
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    6%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    25:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $86,375
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.4%
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 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.53 responses
    51%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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    La Canada High School can help any self-driven student reach their full potential with the abundant amount of educational opportunities offered. The numerous amount of diverse advanced placement classes allow students to explore their interests, while also rigorously preparing for college. AP teachers at the school typically take pride in their work, and engage their students in very interesting ways. This being said, La Canada High sometimes struggles to motivate students who have difficulty learning and require a more personalized approach. Because this school is so academically competitive, incoming students should expect an ample amount of stress, and sometimes, a lack of support in to manage this stress. At the very end of a student path at La Canada High School, a feeling of accomplishment is inevitable.
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    The teachers and the administration there are very friendly. Talking with them is relatively easy and manageable. Among them, there are some excellent teachers who really put all their efforts in improving the education of their students through interesting and unique opportunities. The administration though could be changed. Sometimes, their message is unclear and inappropriate, such as that time they decided to close off the second and third floor bathrooms due to students vaping in them. I feel like if they want to get in touch with the students, they should try switching away from fear tactics at least.
    There's no doubt that the academics at La Canada High School is very challenging but rewarding. However, the drawbacks of this is that the school is very competitive and the students are constantly stressing with the mind to do even better than their counterparts. I suspect that this is the reason that our school has opted in not creating school ranks. Many teachers at this school are always making sure that the students at the school, but there are also some teachers that you'll want to completely avoid. This school has shown incredible efforts of trying to ease the students' stress levels with facilities and programs. Excluding diversity, this is a well-rounded school that will no doubt be a great preparatory school for university.