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#8782 of 9,539 schools in CA

Canyon Hills

School · Orange Unified · Anaheim, CA

An Orange Unified school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

260 South Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$15,147
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Canyon Hills score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2015, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon Hills 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,744/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), 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

$136,089

Median home value

$918,000

Median rent

$2,959/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Integrity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private1–121.6 mi131Compare →
Evergreen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private1–122.3 mi50Compare →
Olive Crest AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private2–123.5 mi134Compare →
Buena Vista Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.7K–123.6 mi144Compare →

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.

Orange Unified

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#38 of 39
District spending per student
$15,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon Hills is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Hills

Canyon Hills is a public school in Anaheim, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,782 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Hills

What grades does Canyon Hills serve?

Canyon Hills serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Canyon Hills?

Canyon Hills has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Hills?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Hills is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Hills rank in CA?

Canyon Hills ranks #8,782 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Canyon Hills's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Canyon Hills?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Hills has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Canyon Hills a charter school?

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

Is Canyon Hills a Title I school?

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

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

36.2% of students at Canyon Hills 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 92807)
37,270
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 92807; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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