Canyon High School is an award-winning, highly rated public high school located off Imperial Highway in the heart of Anaheim Hills. This Gold Ribbon School ranks far above the state average in test scores for English and math. A variety of honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered, as well as the rigorous International Baccalaureate. The school serves approximately 2,200 students in grades 9-12 and has a student-teacher ratio of approximately 26-to-1.
Canyon offers its students a range of career and technical education programs. These include aviation, education, engineering, legal practices, graphic design and patient care. Students may also pursue dance, drama, film education, journalism and more.
Extracurricular activities and athletic programs are abundant at Canyon. In addition to the more traditional clubs, like chess or drama, students may choose robotics, culinary arts, photography and service groups — among many others.
From academics to extracurriculars, Canyon High School offers a full plate to Annaheim Hills students.
Canyon High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
220 S Imperial Hwy,
Anaheim, CA
Orange Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
James Abercrombie
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
B
C+
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
70.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
16.8%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
435:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49%
White
40.7%
Hispanic
26.6%
Asian
20.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Filipino
4.1%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#34
Best Magnet HS in California
#220
Best College Prep Public HS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine
469 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
452 Students
University of California - San Diego
394 Students
University of California - Berkeley
295 Students
University of Southern California
292 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
271 Students
California State University, Fullerton
270 Students
San Diego State University
254 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
213 Students
California State University - Long Beach
212 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
210 Students
Biology
208 Students
Psychology
145 Students
Nursing
83 Students
Computer Science
81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
75 Students
Political Science and Government
68 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
55 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
55 Students
Economics
50 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2025
Best parts of my experience is the resources I get when needing any type of resources and the worse part is the lack of care for the children behavior
11/19/2024
Amazing environment, always feel welcomed. Teacher are always available if anyone need help and do offer after school tutoring if needed.
9/2/2024
I had a great experience at Canyon High School. I had great teachers and the academics had a lot of rigor.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/22/2025
Do not bring your kids to this school, they do not prepare students for success. They just give them study guides so they can memorize and that’s how they get good grades. From the time my children entered 9th grade, I asked the counselors how to prepare them for the IB program because I wanted them...
10/13/2023
Canyon High School is a very good school. There is something completely wrong here if it is at a 6/10.
4/19/2023
Great school! Currently here as a freshman, and I have a 504 Plan in place. Overall, all teachers are really accommodating and got it right after it was sent to them. A think I have to say that Canyon needs to improve activities. (We also did not have a Winter Formal this year, while other schools i...
6/25/2022
Great school. Good kids. Very engaged parents. IB program is good. Many AP classes. New fields and new buildings will further improve the appeal.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
63
Average Home Value
$1,269,784
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Average Household Income
$167,159
% of College Grads
48.1%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,120 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.7%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Imperial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Fred Barrera Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Peralta Canyon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Yorba Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Deer Canyon Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Pelanconi Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Nature Center
Ronald Reagan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Olive Hills Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
Sycamore Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
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Canyon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Anaheim, CA and is served by the Orange Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,138 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Canyon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,269,784. Discover additional schools in the area, like Esperanza High School, Villa Park High School, Lutheran High School Of Orange County, and more. Learn more about what Anaheim has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canyon High School.