Academy of the Canyons
Academy of the Canyons
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | William S. Hart Union High
Academy of the Canyons is located in Santa Clarita, CA and is one of 22 schools in William S. Hart Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 388 students in grades 9-12.
Academy of the Canyons made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of the Canyons's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Academy of the Canyons had an API growth score of 937 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy of the Canyons's 2012 base score was 941, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Academy of the Canyons had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of the Canyons's students and teachers. more
Academy of the Canyons made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of the Canyons's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Academy of the Canyons had an API growth score of 937 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy of the Canyons's 2012 base score was 941, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Academy of the Canyons had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of the Canyons's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| Live Oak Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Kindercare Learning Center #1665 Castaic 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Scie 2.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 388
55%
45%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Academy of the Canyons had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
51%
Hispanic
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
17%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
1%
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William S. Hart Union High District Spending
$7,208Per Pupil
The William S. Hart Union High spends $7,208 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 42% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about William S. Hart Union High District
29:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Academy of the Canyons had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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