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#1405 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 15% in state

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

High School · Glendale Unified · La Crescenta, CA

A Glendale Unified high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4747 New York Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214

  • Math 72% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+44 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.1 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+37.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation40%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.5:1
District spending per student$16,739
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson W. Clark Magnet High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,716

Median home value

$1,088,200

Median rent

$2,475/mo

College educated

59.2%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
40% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crescenta Valley HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.1 mi2,532Compare →
Elliott InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi24Compare →
Elliott InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi19Compare →
St Monica AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7private1–122.2 mi267Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glendale Unified

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#7 of 31
District spending per student
$16,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is listed in Glendale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is a public high school in La Crescenta, CA, part of Glendale Unified, serving approximately 1,139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,405 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

What grades does Anderson W. Clark Magnet High serve?

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has an enrollment of approximately 1,139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson W. Clark Magnet High rank in CA?

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High ranks #1,405 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High a charter school?

No, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High a Title I school?

No, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

52.4% of students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High 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
1,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 91214)
31,707
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
40.9
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 91214; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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