- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Canada, CA
La Canada High
Federal NCES profile for La Canada High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062013002408
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Canada High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Canada · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Canada High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Canada High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Canada, CA.
School address
District: La Canada Unified · California
NCES ID 062013002408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
La Canada High held near 2,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 062013002408 · La Canada, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,989 enr · 24.3:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Canyon Elementary (715 students)
La Canada High held near 2,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Canada High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Canada High
1,989 students
- Paradise Canyo 715
Paradise Canyon Elementary
715 students
- Palm Crest Ele 642
Palm Crest Elementary
642 students
- La Canada Elem 633
La Canada Elementary
633 students
What this shows La Canada High reports 1,989 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Canada High compares
La Canada 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,989
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,758
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Asian 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, La Canada High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Canada Unified reports $16,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Canada High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Crest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Canada Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Canada High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,989 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Canada High
How many students attend La Canada High?
La Canada High has 1,989 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Canada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,993 (2022-23) → 2,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Canada High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Canada High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Canada High?
5.3% of students at La Canada High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Canada High?
The largest demographic group at La Canada High is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in La Canada, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Canada High?
La Canada High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 La Canada High rank among public schools in La Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, La Canada High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Canada, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Canada Unified?
Besides La Canada High, La Canada Unified also operates Paradise Canyon Elementary (715 students), Palm Crest Elementary (642 students), and La Canada Elementary (633 students). See the La Canada Unified district page for the complete list.