Academy of the Canyons is a public middle college high school in Santa Clarita, California, United States. The school, which enrolls students from 9th to 12th grade, is part of the William S. Hart High School District.
Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of The Canyons ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of The Canyons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of The Canyons's student population of 385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of The Canyons ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of The Canyons is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
William S. Hart Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The Canyons's ranking?
Academy Of The Canyons is ranked #390 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academy Of The Canyons often compared to?
Academy Of The Canyonsis often viewed alongside schools like Valencia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of The Canyons?
The graduation rate of Academy Of The Canyons is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of The Canyons?
385 students attend Academy Of The Canyons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Academy Of The Canyons students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of The Canyons?
Academy Of The Canyons has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Canyons offer ?
Academy Of The Canyons offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of The Canyons part of?
Academy Of The Canyons is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school's criteria was a mandatory interview for both parents and student prior to acceptance. The rules of the game were changed in the middle of the process to accommodate their staff when they could not handle the amount of applications that came in and interviews that needed to be conducted. They held a lottery instead that had nothing to do with a student's merit or willingness to attend and in the process broke my daughter's heart. Principal would not even return a phone call for any explanation. I wonder if perhaps this is the way this school is operated also (?). Maybe the true entrance criteria is located on Earlycolleges.org.
5 10/10/2025
Academy of the Canyons is an amazing school. It's very diverse and unique school- everyone gets along. The seniors are best friends with freshmen, the students are great friends with teachers. We have a very positive environment at AOC.
5 10/10/2025
This school was amazing. Unlike other schools I attended, they are way more about the education of students. They wanted to see the students succeed in life. The classes were difficult, but so worth it. The school doesn't big sporting events because of the small size, but there are still many benefits of a small school. We were able to play capture the flag, flag football, basketball, and many many other fun activities. Also, with the small school size you know everybody in the hallway. I knew every single person in my graduating class. We are all one big family at AOC.
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