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220 South Imperial Highway, Anaheim, CA 92807-3945
Summary
Canyon High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 45.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 216/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 254/1,596 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,183 |
| Low-Income Students | 692 (31.7%) |
| English Learners | 43 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 4.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 4.8 points over the full period.
•Math -4.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-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 reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
45.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.6-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly 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 Canyon High compare within the district?
Canyon High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Orange Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Canyon High rank in California?
Canyon High ranks No. 216 of 1,596 in reading and No. 254 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 Canyon High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.5% meet the reading standard and 31.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Canyon High compare with other schools in Anaheim?
Canyon High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Anaheim with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AnaheimHow does Canyon High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Canyon High is No. 17 in reading and No. 30 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon HighThis school | 45.2% | 74.9% |
| El Modena High | 25.4% | 61.1% |
| Orange High | 14.2% | 38.9% |
