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Email BoardAcademy of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1803
Summary
Academy of the Canyons is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
94.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
82.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 94.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 82.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 10/1,596 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 14/1,596 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 385 |
| Low-Income Students | 63 (16.4%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 13.4 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 20.6 points over the full period.
•Math +20.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
94.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.9 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 68% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
82.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Academy of the Canyons compare within the district?
Academy of the Canyons is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Academy of the Canyons rank in California?
Academy of the Canyons ranks No. 10 of 1,596 in reading and No. 14 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Academy of the Canyons compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 100.0% meet the reading standard and 72.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Academy of the Canyons compare with other schools in Santa Clarita?
Academy of the Canyons is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Santa Clarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaritaHow does Academy of the Canyons compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Academy of the Canyons is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of the CanyonsThis school | 82.5% | 94.8% |
| Golden Valley High | 27.0% | 61.7% |
| Canyon High | 64.5% | 81.2% |
