La Canada High vs OCS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
| Measure | La Canada High La Canada, California | OCS - South Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,343 | #1164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1039 of 16,910 | #15470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,989 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 49.5% |
| city | La Canada | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 64.0).
- •La Canada High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49.5%).
- •La Canada High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 69.5%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 28.6%).
- •OCS - South does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.1).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 392.
- •La Canada High is a public school while OCS - South is a charter 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 La Canada High better than OCS - South?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada High ranks higher (81.6 vs 64.0 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 OCS - South?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between La Canada and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada High: 1,989. OCS - South: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada High and OCS - South rank in California?
La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 and OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).