For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,671 students in La Crescenta, CA. The top ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA are Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescenta, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Crescenta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
La Crescenta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Crescenta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #22.
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Grades: 9-12
| 2,532 students
La Crescenta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 Foothill Blvd. #301
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(800) 985-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Crescenta, CA include Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School. La Crescenta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in La Crescenta?
2 public high schools are located in La Crescenta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in La Crescenta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Crescenta include: Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School vs. Crescenta Valley High School, Crescenta Valley High School vs. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
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