Enrollment
2,183
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Canyon High
Federal NCES profile for Canyon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062865004421
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon High has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon High ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon High
Canyon High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 2,183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,183 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Anaheim's high schools, it stands alongside Anaheim High (2,667 students): Canyon High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 20.4:1).
Orange Unified also operates Villa Park High (2,023 students) and El Modena High (1,795 students) alongside Canyon High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon High compares
Canyon High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,183 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,183
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 25.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Canyon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Unified, which includes Canyon High.
$14,036
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canyon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anaheim High
Standard public school
2,667 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Katella High
Standard public school
2,326 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
Standard public school
1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Western High
Standard public school
1,446 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon High
How many students attend Canyon High?
Canyon High has 2,183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon High is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon High?
17.9% of students at Canyon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon High?
The largest demographic group at Canyon High is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon High?
Canyon High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon High ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Canyon High a good school?
Canyon High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Canyon High, Orange Unified also operates Villa Park High (2,023 students), El Modena High (1,795 students), and Orange High (1,728 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.
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