La Canada Unified: La Canada Unified scores are remarkably consistent — a 9.1-point range across all schools.
La Canada Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 82.8/100 — 38.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is La Canada Elementary at 87/100, where 63.2% 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 82.4/100 | 3 | 62.0% | 4.2% |
| High | Strong 83.9/100 | 1 | 64.4% | 7.4% |
La Canada Unified's high schools average 83.9/100 — 40.1 points above the state average.
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in La Canada Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
La Canada Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 82.8/100 — 38.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Strongest level: La Canada Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 83.9.
District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.
Score range of 9.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
District chronic absenteeism averages 5.0%, 12.9pp below the state average of 17.9%.
District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.
La Canada Elementary leads the district at 87 with 63.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in La Canada Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
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
Every school in La Canada Unified
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (3)
La Canada Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 82.4 — 37.6 points above the state average of 44.8. 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 87 and 63.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Canada Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 63.2% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Paradise Canyon Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 55.1% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Palm Crest Elementary La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 67.6% | Strong 78/100 |
High Schools (1)
La Canada Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 83.9 — 40.1 points above the state average of 43.7. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is La Canada High with a Scope Score of 84 and 64.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Canada High La Canada Unified High Ceiling | 64.4% | Strong 84/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology