John Muir High vs La Canada High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students
| Measure | John Muir High Pasadena, California | La Canada High La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,343 | #14 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15942 of 16,910 | #1039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,989 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 1,989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 82% |
| city | Pasadena | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 15.9).
- •La Canada High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •La Canada High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 32%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 76.2%).
- •John Muir High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.1).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 1,206.
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 John Muir High better than La Canada High?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada High ranks higher (81.6 vs 15.9 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 John Muir High and La Canada High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir High: 1,206. La Canada High: 1,989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir High and La Canada High rank in California?
John Muir High is 1227th of 1,343 and La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).