Enrollment
1,952
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064251006958
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% 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 large high school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 1,952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 325 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students) and Valencia High (2,286 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,012
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William S. Hart Union High, which includes Canyon High.
$14,012
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Canyon High a good school?
Canyon High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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