La Canada High School
School Overview
La Canada High School is a public school located in La Canada, California. It is a school in La Cañada Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and 89% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,080 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,080 students are attending La Canada High School. By gender, there are 1,093 and 987 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
La Canada High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 44 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| White | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 24 | 20 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for La Canada High School and the students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 25 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 82 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 9 | Students per counselor: 231 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,530 Households |
| Population | 17,575 |
| Male | 8,466 |
| Female | 9,189 |
| Child Population | 6,250 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,929 Units |
| Average House Value | $1,585,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $3,399 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $186,500 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.66% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
La Canada High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 728 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 202 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at La Canada High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 728 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 257 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 348 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 576 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 202 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in La Canada Unified
In La Canada Unified, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.