- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Clarita, CA
Academy of the Canyons
Federal NCES profile for Academy of the Canyons, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251008517
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of the Canyons earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Santa Clarita · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of the Canyons has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Canyons ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Santa Clarita, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251008517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Academy of the Canyons held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 064251008517 · Santa Clarita, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 27.5:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Academy of the Canyons held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy of the Canyons in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- This school 385
Academy of the Canyons
385 students
What this shows Academy of the Canyons reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of the Canyons compares
Academy of the Canyons held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.6%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Academy of the Canyons is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of the Canyons Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of the Canyons's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Santa Clarita
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Canyons
How many students attend Academy of the Canyons?
Academy of the Canyons has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Clarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Canyons?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Canyons is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of the Canyons?
12.1% of students at Academy of the Canyons are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of the Canyons?
The largest demographic group at Academy of the Canyons is Asian at 43.6% of enrollment, in Santa Clarita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of the Canyons?
Academy of the Canyons has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of the Canyons rank among high schools in Santa Clarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Canyons ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Santa Clarita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Clarita on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Academy of the Canyons, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.