La Canada High

www.lchsspartans.net/

1,989 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

La Cañada High School (LCHS), located in the affluent suburban community of La Cañada Flintridge, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving grades 7–12. Operating under the La Cañada Unified School District, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high performance on state and national achievement metrics. It serves as the primary educational anchor for the community, drawing students who are largely focused on college and university preparation.

Beyond its academic reputation, LCHS is known for a robust extracurricular culture that includes competitive athletics, award-winning performing arts programs, and a wide array of student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes a blend of traditional values and modern pedagogical approaches, supported by a strong foundation of parental involvement and community funding. As a centerpiece of the local district, La Cañada High maintains a reputation for excellence, consistently ranking among the top public schools in California and preparing a significant majority of its graduates for admission to prestigious four-year universities.

1,989

Total Students

86.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Canada High
Demographic	Student Count
White	876
Hispanic	266
Black	7
Asian	620
Two or More	218
Pacific Islander	1

White
876 (44.1%)
Asian
620 (31.2%)
Hispanic
266 (13.4%)
Two or More
218 (11.0%)
Black
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Canada Unified
Phone:	(818)952-4205
Website:	http://www.lchsspartans.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 308

Grade 8 342

Grade 9 338

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 355