La Canada High vs Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | La Canada High La Canada, California | Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,343 | #2783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1039 of 16,910 | #34115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,989 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| city | La Canada | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 36.8).
- •La Canada High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •La Canada High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 42%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 51.8%).
- •La Canada High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 658.
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 La Canada High better than Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada High ranks higher (81.6 vs 36.8 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 La Canada High and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between La Canada and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada High: 1,989. Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada High and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary rank in California?
La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is 2783rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).