- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canyon Country, CA
Canyon High
Federal NCES profile for Canyon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251006958
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251006958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Canyon High held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.1 → 82.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 064251006958 · Canyon Country, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,952 enr · 23.2:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Canyon High held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.1 → 82.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon High 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
- This school
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- West Ranch Hig
West Ranch High
1,777 students
What this shows Canyon High reports 1,952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon High compares
Canyon 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,952 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,952
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 24.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Canyon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Canyon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ranch High | Similar size | Lower 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
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon High
How many students attend Canyon High?
Canyon High has 1,952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canyon Country, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,946 (2022-23) → 1,966 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon High?
33.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon High?
Canyon High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Canyon High rank among public schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Canyon High, 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.