- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Crescenta, CA
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
Federal NCES profile for Anderson W. Clark Magnet High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061524007518
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524007518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 061524007518 · La Crescenta, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 25.8:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
1,136 students
What this shows Anderson W. Clark Magnet High reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson W. Clark Magnet High compares
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,709
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson W. Clark Magnet High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson W. Clark Magnet High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in La Crescenta
1 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 (~1,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
How many students attend Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Crescenta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,187 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?
41.3% of students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?
The largest demographic group at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Anderson W. Clark Magnet High rank among public schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in La Crescenta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Crescenta on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Anderson W. Clark Magnet High, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.