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La Canada High

La Canada Unified · Los Angeles County · 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011-3738

(818) 952-4205 · www.lchsspartans.net/

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10/10
#14
Rank 14 out of 1,227
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #24 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #12 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #8 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Cañada High sits in one of the San Gabriel Valley's most academically driven communities, where the foothills meet a small-town feel that's surprisingly close to Pasadena and the broader LA area. Families here tend to be deeply invested in education, and the school reflects that — near-perfect scores across English, math, and science put it among the very best public high schools in California. If you're looking for a rigorous, college-prep environment in a tight-knit suburb where neighbors actually know each other, La Cañada is the kind of place that's hard to leave once you've settled in.

Student Demographics

965 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
422 (44%)
Asian
302 (31%)
Hispanic
110 (11%)
Multiple Races
92 (10%)
Filipino
31 (3%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged57 (6%)
Students with Disabilities73 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,989
Enrollment
86.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.6
Administrators (FTE)
27.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
33.3%
AP Participation
of students
663
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Spartans · CIF Southern Section

26
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #718 · 67th percentile

151 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found