Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4747 New York Ave,  La Crescenta, CA
Glendale Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,139 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Douglas Dall
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
56.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
29.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
396:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
83.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#27 Niche Standout HS in California
#34 Best Magnet HS in California
#85 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 406 Students
University of Southern California 287 Students
University of California - Irvine 259 Students
University of California - San Diego 226 Students
University of California - Berkeley 221 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 170 Students
California State University - Northridge 168 Students
Glendale Community College - California 135 Students
Stanford University 104 Students
University of California - Davis 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 109 Students
Business 73 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Computer Science 71 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students
Chemistry 42 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 195 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/25/2024
My experience at Clark was amazing. The school had wonderful faculty and staff, and many opportunities for students to get the help they need. The teachers were dedicated and supportive. Enrichment, which was given the last 35 minutes of the school day, allowed students to get extra help if needed, as well as a head start on homework and studying. The school was a safe space for learning, and did a great job preparing students for life after high school.
3.0 Alum
7/22/2024
There is a great variety with AP courses offered and a strong emphasis on academic readiness. However, when it comes to competitiveness to four-year universities, there is room for improvement. Universities emphasize well-roundedness, which comes from extracurriculars, passion projects, participation in sports, and exploration of the arts and culture.
4.0 Senior
3/27/2024
I've enjoyed my time at Clark Magnet High School. The academics at this school are very rigorous. We get an average of 3 hours of homework daily. Classes are very high-paced and expectations are very high.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
5.0 other
5/17/2025
I'm a former alumni of the early 2010s. Clark was a school that we as students loved to complain about... but as I get older and look to have kids of my own, I'm starting to realize how lucky we all were. It was a small, safe and tight knit school in the mountains. Free bus rides (don't do your home...
5.0 parent
5/24/2023
My child has been at Clark Magnet for three years, and I think it's a great public high school. The student body is very diverse. The school is safe and free from bullying and harassment. The kids are smart and motivated to do well in their classes. Most of the teachers care deeply about the success...
1.0 student
12/14/2022
Anyone who comes to this school will leave the second they get the chance. There is a reason you sign a contract disallowing you to leave the first year (Note: People left anyway because of this school's mishandling of students.) First off, the amount of homework the teachers in this school give out...
3.0 student
5/26/2022
I’m finishing my freshman year here, and I’m gonna be transferring to a different school next year because it’s been too hard for me, and because the school is focused more on robotics and engineering and all that stuff, which isn’t really my cup of tea, but besides that my experience was mostly pos...

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Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in La Crescenta, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,139 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Anderson W. Clark Magnet 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 3.68, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,256,318. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crescenta Valley High School, Mt. Lukens Continuation School, Verdugo Hills Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what La Crescenta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School.

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