Canyon Hills

www.orangeusd.org/canyon-hills

133 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Canyon Hills, located in Anaheim, California, is a specialized educational facility within the Orange Unified School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with diverse and significant special education needs, providing a highly structured and supportive environment. Its mission focuses on fostering independence and academic growth through individualized instruction tailored to the unique learning profiles of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive approach, which integrates academic curriculum with therapeutic and life-skills development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a team of specialized staff—including credentialed teachers and support personnel—Canyon Hills creates a nurturing atmosphere where students can work toward their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the region, ensuring that students who require intensive educational support have access to high-quality instruction in an inclusive and focused setting.

133

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Hills
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	73
Black	3
Asian	17
Two or More	8

Hispanic
73 (54.9 %)
White
32 (24.1 %)
Asian
17 (12.8 %)
Two or More
8 (6.0 %)
Black
3 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6171
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/canyon-hills
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 106