Anderson W. Clark Magnet High vs Verdugo Hills Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
La Crescenta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
Verdugo Hills Senior High
Tujunga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | Anderson W. Clark Magnet High La Crescenta, California | Verdugo Hills Senior High Tujunga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 1,343 | #693 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3288 of 16,910 | #12119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,136 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 30% |
| city | La Crescenta | Tujunga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson W. Clark Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 35.4).
- •Anderson W. Clark Magnet High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •Anderson W. Clark Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 55%).
- •Anderson W. Clark Magnet High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 83.7%).
- •Verdugo Hills Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 26.4).
- •Verdugo Hills Senior High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 1,136.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High better than Verdugo Hills Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson W. Clark Magnet High ranks higher (70.0 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anderson W. Clark Magnet High and Verdugo Hills Senior High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between La Crescenta and Tujunga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High: 1,136. Verdugo Hills Senior High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson W. Clark Magnet High and Verdugo Hills Senior High rank in California?
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is 110th of 1,343 and Verdugo Hills Senior High is 693rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).