ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS
Academy of the Canyons is a public high school that is part of the William S. Hart Union High school district, located in Santa Clarita, CA with about 406 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Academy of the Canyons has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Academy of the Canyons (AOC) is a unique early college high school located on the campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. Operated in partnership between the William S. Hart Union High School District and the community college, the school is designed for students who are looking for a rigorous, non-traditional academic environment. By integrating high school coursework with college-level classes, AOC provides a "middle college" experience where students can earn high school diplomas while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits, often graduating with an Associate’s degree or significant progress toward one.
The school is characterized by its focus on academic autonomy, maturity, and preparation for higher education. Because classes take place in a collegiate setting, the environment promotes independence and critical thinking, appealing to students who may feel constrained by a traditional comprehensive high school experience. Through this dual-enrollment model, Academy of the Canyons aims to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, offering a challenging, accelerated pathway that saves students both time and tuition costs when they move on to four-year universities.
For more information, contact Academy of the Canyons at (661) 362-3056 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1803
(661) 362-3056
ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS is a public school in Santa Clarita, CA with about 406 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- William S. Hart Union High
- Total Students:
- 406
- Teachers:
- 13.15
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 406 students
- Asian
- 37.2%
- White
- 33.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 59.9%
- Male
- 40.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.