Very Good
#2104 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Crescenta Valley High
High School · Glendale Unified · La Crescenta, CA
A Glendale Unified high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 Community Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214
- Math 56% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crescenta Valley High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescenta Valley 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Elliott InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Anderson W. Clark Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,139 | Compare → |
| St Monica AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 267 | Compare → |
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.
Glendale Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Crescenta Valley High is listed in Glendale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescenta Valley High
Crescenta Valley High is a public high school in La Crescenta, CA, part of Glendale Unified, serving approximately 2,532 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Crescenta Valley High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescenta Valley High
What grades does Crescenta Valley High serve?
Crescenta Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Crescenta Valley High?
Crescenta Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescenta Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescenta Valley High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescenta Valley High rank in CA?
Crescenta Valley High ranks #2,104 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Crescenta Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescenta Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Crescenta Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescenta Valley High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crescenta Valley High a charter school?
No, Crescenta Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescenta Valley High a Title I school?
No, Crescenta Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescenta Valley High?
23.9% of students at Crescenta Valley 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
- 2,532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (818) 249-5871
- 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
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