Original Research by School Decision on Calabasas High
Calabasas High is a mid-sized regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in an affluent, hillside community in the northwest corner of Los Angeles County. The school draws from a relatively stable, wealthy residential area where housing values are substantially higher than the state and national benchmarks, and the median household income in the region runs well above national norms. About a quarter of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a notably lower share than many comparable districts. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across the four grade levels.
The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, two or more races, and Black students. Specific data on students with individualized education plans or English learner populations were not available from the school's reporting.
State assessment data for 2024-25 show proficiency in English language arts at a majority level. Mathematics proficiency sits at less than half the student body, and science proficiency is notably lower, at around three in ten students. Only one year of data is reported, so trend direction cannot be assessed. Graduation rate, four-year cohort data, and chronic absenteeism metrics were not available in the data received. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these outcomes and about the district's trajectory on math and science performance, which historically have lagged behind language arts results statewide and nationwide.
The school sits on Mulholland Highway away from Calabasas' downtown core, where the Civic Center, Old Town historic district, and The Commons shopping center cluster together. Most of the community is low-density residential zoning in the foothills, with few sidewalks or street lamps in many residential areas, so the school serves a car-dependent suburb rather than a walkable town center.
Calabasas is largely built out. New development is directed toward infill and mixed-use redevelopment of existing commercial areas rather than new residential subdivisions. The Commons, the de facto town square, is undergoing redevelopment that will add residential units and new commercial space, with construction expected to begin in early 2026. This reflects stable, mature community growth rather than rapid expansion.
The Las Virgenes Unified School District, which operates Calabasas High alongside other schools in the area, approved Measure S, a major facilities bond, in November 2022. The bond locks in long-term campus modernization including HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and technology improvements through a set completion year, with property tax impact held steady at the same rate as its predecessor bond. This means families in the district can expect ongoing facilities modernization without additional tax burden. The district's earlier attempt at a similar bond in March 2020 failed, so the current modernization timeline reflects that prior setback and the district's return to voters in 2022.
Program offerings at the school and specific details on course access, staffing, or Advanced Placement breadth were not provided in the data available. A parent considering Calabasas High should visit the school website or contact the district directly to learn about the breadth and depth of course offerings, dual-credit and career pathway options, and other program details that shape the daily experience for students.
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