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#3930 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Canoga Park Senior High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Canoga Park, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Canoga Park Senior High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canoga Park Senior 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 73Very 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

$76,051

Median home value

$645,300

Median rent

$1,983/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Owensmouth ContinuationEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.1 mi54Compare →
Coutin SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private6–120.3 mi36Compare →
De Toldeo High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private9–120.9 mi357Compare →
De Toledo High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.9 mi319Compare →

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.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#412 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canoga Park Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canoga Park Senior High

Canoga Park Senior High is a public high school in Canoga Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,456 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,930 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canoga Park Senior High

What grades does Canoga Park Senior High serve?

Canoga Park Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canoga Park Senior High?

Canoga Park Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canoga Park Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Canoga Park Senior High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canoga Park Senior High rank in CA?

Canoga Park Senior High ranks #3,930 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Canoga Park Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Canoga Park Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Canoga Park Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canoga Park Senior High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canoga Park Senior High a charter school?

No, Canoga Park Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canoga Park Senior High a Title I school?

No, Canoga Park Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canoga Park Senior High?

91.5% of students at Canoga Park Senior 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
1,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 91303)
29,522
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
32.6
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 91303; 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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