Aveson School of Leaders vs La Canada High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aveson School of Leaders
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students
| Measure | Aveson School of Leaders Pasadena, California | La Canada High La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1569 of 5,693 | #14 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20647 of 50,301 | #1039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 279 | 1,989 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 1,989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | Pasadena | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 56.4).
- •La Canada High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •La Canada High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 27.6%).
- •Aveson School of Leaders does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.1).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 279.
- •Aveson School of Leaders is a charter school while La Canada High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aveson School of Leaders better than La Canada High?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada High ranks higher (81.6 vs 56.4 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 Aveson School of Leaders and La Canada High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aveson School of Leaders: 279. La Canada High: 1,989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aveson School of Leaders and La Canada High rank in California?
Aveson School of Leaders is 1569th of 5,693 and La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).