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11 schools in Santa Clarita

California · Public K-12

The Santa Clarita public-school footprint covers 11 campuses and about 6,720 K-12 students, with an average school size near 611.

7-year change in Santa Clarita

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,720
-1,729 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-2 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 31%
% Hispanic
48%
was 42%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
16%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Academy of the CanyonsHigh09-12385
Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)High09-12224
Fair Oaks Ranch CommunityElementaryKG-06866
Golden Oak CommunityElementaryKG-06533
Golden Valley HighHigh09-121,980
Hart ROPHigh09-120
La Mesa Junior HighMiddle07-081,017
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)High07-12322
Mission View PublicHigh08-12255
Rio Norte Junior HighMiddle07-081,138
Sulphur Springs Special Education ConsortiaElementaryKG-060

About Santa Clarita

Across Santa Clarita, California, 11 public schools enrolls about 6,720 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 20%: 8,449 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,720 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Santa Clarita closed 2 schools, going from 11 to 9. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 31% to 24% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Santa Clarita discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita, California has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,720 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Santa Clarita?
Golden Valley High is the largest public school in Santa Clarita by enrollment, with approximately 1,980 students.
What school districts serve Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita is served by 4 public school districts, including Sulphur Springs Union, William S. Hart Union High, Hart ROP, Mission View Public District.
What grade levels do public schools in Santa Clarita cover?
Public schools in Santa Clarita serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Santa Clarita?
1 of the 11 public schools in Santa Clarita are charter schools.

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