Palm Canyon serves 10 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Canyon's student population of 10 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Canyon is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
30%
55%
Black
30%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Palm Canyon?
10 students attend Palm Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Palm Canyon students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Canyon?
Palm Canyon has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Canyon offer ?
Palm Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Palm Canyon part of?
Palm Canyon is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
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