Crescenta Valley High

2,488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS), located in the suburban community of La Crescenta, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Glendale Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student achievement, the school serves a diverse population of students in grades 9 through 12. It is frequently recognized for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, consistently placing it among the top-performing schools in the region.

Beyond academics, Crescenta Valley High School boasts a vibrant campus culture characterized by a robust selection of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and an active arts community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also in leadership, community service, and personal development. With a long-standing tradition of school spirit and high levels of parent and community involvement, CVHS maintains a reputation as a cornerstone institution that effectively prepares its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.

2,488

Total Students

104.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescenta Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,293
Hispanic	378
Black	18
Asian	690
Two or More	102
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,293 (52.1 %)
Asian
690 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
378 (15.2 %)
Two or More
102 (4.1 %)
Black
18 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)249-5871
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 618

Grade 10 634

Grade 11 594

Grade 12 642