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Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

Public Grades 9-12

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 97% of California high schools

Summary

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is a top-ranked public magnet school in La Crescenta, CA, serving about 1,136 students in grades 9-12 within the Glendale Unified school district, with a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The school consistently performs in the top 3% of all California high schools, with exceptional academic results: over 83% of students are proficient in English and 73% in math, far exceeding district and state averages. It also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate (over 97%), virtually no dropouts, and a very low rate of chronic absenteeism (6.1%), showing a highly engaged student body. What makes Clark Magnet particularly noteworthy is its success in supporting all students effectively, achieving these top-tier outcomes while serving a more economically diverse population than many comparable high-performing schools like La Canada High.

Compared to other local schools, Clark Magnet stands out for its consistent excellence. For instance, while Crescenta Valley High in the same district also performs very well, Clark Magnet's proficiency rates are higher, especially in math and science. It significantly outperforms other nearby comprehensive high schools like Herbert Hoover High and Burbank High. The school's focused magnet model demonstrates how a specialized, voluntary program can create an environment of high achievement and engagement for a wide range of students.

1,136

Students ?

26.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,239

Per pupil spending ?

46.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214-1841

(818) 248-8324

District: Glendale Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Asian:

7.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (75% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of California high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg54%

California avg41%

62^nd of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Glendale Unified

352^nd of 1,543Glendale Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	62 of 2162	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.8	24 of 2159	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	44 of 2170	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.4	31 of 2123	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	52 of 1290	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.5	90 of 2133	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	98.2	20 of 2017	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	96.9	37 of 2021	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	96.3	46 of 2039	97.7%	★★★★★
2015	96.6	41 of 1994	97.9%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	32 of 2426	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	91.6	23 of 2354	99.0%	★★★★★
2011	88.8	43 of 2367	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.7	87 of 2281	96.2%	★★★★★
2009	76.7	163 of 2238	92.7%	★★★★★
2008	84.6	72 of 2117	96.6%	★★★★★
2007	79.6	123 of 2063	94.0%	★★★★★
2006	76.9	168 of 1968	91.5%	★★★★★
2005	80.1	97 of 1901	94.9%	★★★★★
2004	72.2	154 of 1653	90.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	93.2	8 of 573	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	6 of 591	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	85.4	56 of 581	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.8	100 of 582	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	90.0	22 of 581	96.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	52 of 1906	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	98.0	21 of 1915	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	48 of 1915	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	57 of 1858	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	87 of 1054	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	146 of 1833	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	39 of 1760	97.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	36 of 1900	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	9 of 1902	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.9	1 of 1861	99.9%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	10 of 1814	99.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	33 of 2013	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.4	17 of 2026	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	99.1	28 of 2030	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	13 of 1943	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	32 of 1126	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	59 of 1937	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	99.1	14 of 1862	99.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.6	65 of 1942	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	24 of 1948	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	40 of 1963	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.8	32 of 1916	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	38 of 1122	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	60 of 1880	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	9 of 1834	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	79 of 1155	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.0	29 of 1173	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	61 of 1193	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.4	73 of 1204	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	80.3	193 of 1222	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	94.3	29 of 1173	97.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2024)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2025)93rd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy84%+35 vs state

Mathematics73%+36 vs state

Science67%+35 vs state

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by a student
Monday, March 15, 2010

Clark Magnet is a great school. If you are serious about your school work and want to be around others just like you, this is the school for you. Everyone at first finds wearing a uniform odd but you get used to it, and begin to like it. I'm currently a freshman and I'm earning straight "A's", it is chalenging but you recieve the peak quality of education from wonderful teachers. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High	Public	9-12	4747 New York Ave.	La Crescenta	91214	Los Angeles County	Glendale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 248-8324	1,136	44	26.0	46.7%	972 (85.6%)	4 (0.4%)	63 (5.5%)	82 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.2%)	96.8	62^nd of 2162 public high schools	97.1%		98.8	24^th of 2159 public high schools	98.9%	38		67.3		67.3			83.7	83.7			73.2	73.2	$17,239	$16,402	$837
Crescenta Valley High	Public	9-12	2900 Community Ave.	La Crescenta	91214	Los Angeles County	Glendale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 249-5871	2,624	113	23.2	33.0%	1,374 (52.4%)	13 (0.5%)	387 (14.7%)	700 (26.7%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	138 (5.3%)	94.1	118^th of 2162 public high schools	94.5%		95.7	97^th of 2159 public high schools	95.5%	21		61.4		61.4			80.3	80.3			56.9	56.9	$17,809	$17,076	$733
Verdugo Hills Senior High	Public	9-12	10625 Plainview Ave.	Tujunga	91042	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 951-5400	1,195	69	17.3	83.7%	347 (29.0%)	15 (1.3%)	765 (64.0%)	43 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	19 (1.6%)	68.8	622^nd of 2162 public high schools	71.2%		63.5	685^th of 2159 public high schools	68.3%	63		33.6	14.3	32.7			64.5	64.5			34.4	34.4	$37,820	$35,300	$2,520
Mt. Lukens Continuation	Public	9-12	7705 Summitrose St.	Tujunga	91042	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 352-4039	38	3	12.9	86.8%	3 (7.9%)	1 (2.6%)	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				0.0							18.2	18.2	$70,522	$68,724	$1,798
Burbank High	Public	9-12	902 North Third St.	Burbank	91502	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-5100	2,457	96	25.4	37.4%	1,622 (66.0%)	38 (1.5%)	446 (18.2%)	191 (7.8%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	146 (5.9%)	61.2	793^rd of 2162 public high schools	63.3%		58.6	804^th of 2159 public high schools	62.8%	11		27.0	2.7	25.2			56.2	56.2			37.3	37.3	$14,989	$14,730	$259
Herbert Hoover High	Public	9-12	651 Glenwood Rd.	Glendale	91202	Los Angeles County	Glendale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 242-6801	1,590	71	22.3	54.2%	1,119 (70.4%)	12 (0.8%)	309 (19.4%)	127 (8.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.2%)	59.5	833^rd of 2162 public high schools	61.5%		53.8	911^th of 2159 public high schools	57.8%	78		35.0		34.3			50.1	50.1			28.7	28.7	$16,889	$15,618	$1,271
La Canada High	Public	7-12	4463 Oak Grove Dr.	La Canada	91011	Los Angeles County	La Canada Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 952-4205	1,989	86	23.0	4.7%	876 (44.0%)	7 (0.4%)	266 (13.4%)	620 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	218 (11.0%)	98.9	18^th of 2162 public high schools	99.2%		98.7	25^th of 2159 public high schools	98.8%	7	83.6		68.2	75.7	90.1	90.1	93.6	91.3	85.5	83.3	80.7	83.1	$24,559	$24,222	$337
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)	Public, Virtual	9-12	1915 Monterey Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(818) 729-5900	140	7	19.0	30.7%	117 (83.6%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (10.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	31	1471^st of 2162 public high schools	32.0%		33.9	1398^th of 2159 public high schools	35.2%	73		11.8	22.2	15.4			36.1	36.1			12.1	12.1	$18,715	$17,062	$1,653
Monterey High	Public	9-12	1915 Monterey Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-5900	91	8	11.2	52.7%	32 (35.2%)	5 (5.5%)	45 (49.5%)	4 (4.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	10.2	2011^th of 2162 public high schools	7.0%		19.9	1706^th of 2159 public high schools	21.0%	305		4.3		5.7			14.3	14.3			0.0	0.0	$50,890	$50,882	$08
Magnolia Park	Public	6-12	1915 Monterey Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-7650	33	3	10.7	45.5%	10 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (48.5%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (18.2%)								(n/a)													$48,986	$48,986	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson W. Clark Magnet High

What is the racial makeup of Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

Students at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High are 86% White, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High in?

Glendale Unified

Is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High a good school?

Yes! Anderson W. Clark Magnet High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 62^nd of 2162 California high schools.

How many students attend Anderson W. Clark Magnet High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,136 students attended Anderson W. Clark Magnet High.

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