La Canada High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Canada, California 91011 · La Canada Unified
#14 of 1,343 high schools in California
#1039 of 16,910 nationally
About La Canada High
La Canada High is a public high located in La Canada, in the La Canada Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,989 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 14th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,989.
There are 4 schools in La Canada; La Canada High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for La Canada High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Canada High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Odyssey Charter
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students · 1.8 km away
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 1.8 km away
Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
715 students · 1.9 km away
John Muir High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students · 2.4 km away
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students · 2.9 km away
Aveson School of Leaders
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 3.0 km away
Alma Fuerte Public
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
227 students · 3.0 km away
La Canada Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students · 3.0 km away
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students · 3.7 km away
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
South East High
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1,990 students
Grant Union High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,987 students
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
John H. Pitman High
Turlock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
Ontario High
Ontario · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,994 students
Frequently asked questions
Is La Canada High a good school?
La Canada High has a Success Index (US) of 81.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does La Canada High rank in California?
La Canada High ranks #14 of 1,343 high schools in California and #1039 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Canada High?
La Canada High had 1,989 students in 2025.
Is La Canada High a elementary school or a high school?
La Canada High is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Canada High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Canada High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.