Very Good
#3597 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Academy of the Canyons
High School · William S. Hart Union High · Santa Clarita, CA
A William S. Hart Union High high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355
- Math 62% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of the Canyons score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2017, to 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of the Canyons sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,352/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clarita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,348
Median home value
$744,300
Median rent
$2,704/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission View PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| West Ranch HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,843 | Compare → |
| William S. Hart HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,930 | Compare → |
| Learning Post Academy (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
William S. Hart Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy of the Canyons is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of the Canyons
Academy of the Canyons is a public high school in Santa Clarita, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 390 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,597 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of the Canyons
What grades does Academy of the Canyons serve?
Academy of the Canyons serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of the Canyons?
Academy of the Canyons has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Canyons?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Canyons is 27.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of the Canyons rank in CA?
Academy of the Canyons ranks #3,597 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Academy of the Canyons's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of the Canyons has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of the Canyons?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of the Canyons has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Academy of the Canyons a charter school?
No, Academy of the Canyons is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of the Canyons a Title I school?
No, Academy of the Canyons is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of the Canyons?
12.1% of students at Academy of the Canyons qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 362-3056
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91355)
- 28,777
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91355; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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