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#3370 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 35% in state

Canyon High

High School · William S. Hart Union High · Canyon Country, CA

A William S. Hart Union High high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

19300 West Nadal St., Canyon Country, CA 91351

  • Math 33% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation28.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$15,278
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Canyon High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2017, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat 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

$112,888

Median home value

$589,400

Median rent

$2,272/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Clarita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–121.2 mi560Compare →
Calkids Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.3 mi45Compare →
Golden Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.3 mi1,993Compare →
Bowman (jereann) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.99–122.6 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

William S. Hart Union High

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#8 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

Canyon High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon High

Canyon High is a public high school in Canyon Country, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 1,966 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,370 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon High

What grades does Canyon High serve?

Canyon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canyon High?

Canyon High has an enrollment of approximately 1,966 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon High?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon High rank in CA?

Canyon High ranks #3,370 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Canyon High's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Canyon High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canyon High a charter school?

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

Is Canyon High a Title I school?

No, Canyon High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon High?

32.3% of students at Canyon 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
1,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 91351)
33,553
Area average commute
39.4 min
Area median age
38
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 91351; 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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