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21900 Centurion Way, Saugus, CA 91350-1607
Summary
Saugus High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
84.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 48.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 71/1,596 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 217/1,596 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,317 |
| Low-Income Students | 516 (22.3%) |
| English Learners | 33 (1.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
84.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. 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 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
48.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point math income gap is about the same as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed 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 Saugus High compare within the district?
Saugus High is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Saugus High rank in California?
Saugus High ranks No. 71 of 1,596 in reading and No. 217 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 Saugus High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 76.6% meet the reading standard and 38.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Saugus High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Saugus High is No. 18 in reading and No. 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saugus HighThis school | 48.5% | 84.7% |
| Academy of the Canyons | 82.5% | 94.8% |
| Canyon High | 64.5% | 81.2% |
