Summary:
Calabasas, California, is served by eight public schools within the high-performing Las Virgenes Unified district, educating over 5,200 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in an affluent suburban area.
The district consistently outperforms state averages, with standout schools including Arthur E. Wright Middle, the district's top-ranked school, and Lupin Hill Elementary, which excels in math and science despite having a higher rate of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The sole high school, Calabasas High, maintains a strong 96% graduation rate, though its math proficiency is notably lower than the district's middle schools, indicating a potential area for curriculum focus.
When comparing schools, a performance gap exists between the two middle schools, with Arthur E. Wright Middle outperforming Alice C. Stelle Middle by a significant margin in core subjects. Elementary schools like Bay Laurel Elementary boast exceptionally low chronic absenteeism. Overall, the data suggests instructional quality and school culture are key drivers of success here, as higher per-student spending does not directly correlate with better academic outcomes across the district.
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