Castaic’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
67% of students in Castaic’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Castaic, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Castaic’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 67% and math 41% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Castaic Union spends $16,652 per student and William S. Hart Union High $16,293, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Castaic’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Castaic, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Castaic · depends on your address
Live Oak Elementary
Grades K–6 · 490 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Castaic Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 30:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Castaic
Castaic Middle
Grades 7–8 · 451 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Castaic
Castaic Middle
Grades 7–8 · 451 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Castaic runs its own schools through grade 8 (Castaic Union School District). From grade 7, students attend the William S. Hart Union High School District, shared with Santa Clarita. Its high school is in Saugus. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Castaic
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Castaic vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Castaic’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Castaic | A− | Castaic Union K–8 · William S. Hart Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Castaic
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Non-RIS Preschool CMS).
Questions about Castaic’s schools
Are Castaic’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Castaic children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Castaic in?
Two districts: Castaic Union School District runs grades K–8, and William S. Hart Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Santa Clarita.
Where do Castaic kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: Saugus High, Valencia High, Golden Valley High, Canyon High, William S. Hart High, West Ranch High, Castaic High and Academy of the Canyons.
What is Castaic’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in William S. Hart Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Castaic spend per student?
$16,652 in Castaic Union School District and $16,293 in William S. Hart Union High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Castaic families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.