La Canada Unified
La Canada Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 87.0/100 — 43.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Canada High at 93/100, where 64.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,648 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 5.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 85.1/100 | 3 | 62.0% | 4.2% |
| High | Strong 92.7/100 | 1 | 64.4% | 7.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in La Canada Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: La Canada Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 92.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 10.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 5.0%, 13.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: La Canada High leads the district at 93 with 64.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in La Canada Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
La Canada Unified spends $12,648 per student in current expenditures — $2,166 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
La Canada Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 85.1 — 41.3 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.7pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is La Canada Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 63.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Canada Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 63.2% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Palm Crest Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 67.6% | Strong 85/100 |
| 3 | Paradise Canyon Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 55.1% | Strong 82/100 |
High Schools (1)
La Canada Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 92.7 — 45.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.
The highest-scoring high school is La Canada High with a Scope Score of 93 and 64.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Canada High La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 64.4% | Strong 93/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Canada Unified
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
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