La Canada Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,930 students in La Canada Unified School District.
Public Schools in La Canada Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
La Canada Unified School District, which is ranked #9 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,280 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
488 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
56%
# Black Students
15 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,654 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
490 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
280
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
280
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
356
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,286 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to La Canada Unified School District?
La Canada Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,930 students.
What is the rank of Lanada Unified School District?
Lanada Unified School District is ranked #9 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lanada Unified School District?
42% of Lanada Unified School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lanada Unified School District?
Lanada Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lanada Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,286 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 3,930 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
