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Schools in Stevenson Ranch · Newhall Elementary School District, William S. Hart Union High School District

Stevenson Ranch’s public schools outscore 86% of California districts

On the state reading tests, 67% of Stevenson Ranch’s students scored proficient, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Stevenson Ranch, 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.

#107of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 21 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 13 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 9 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.3K
▼ 23% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024 · William S. Hart Union High
Students per teacher
23.4
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
4,894 students on the public path
In brief

Stevenson Ranch’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 268 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Stevenson Ranch’s, its schools beat 75%, lower than their 86% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 47% 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

Newhall Elementary spends $14,781 per student and William S. Hart Union High $16,293, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Montessori of Stevenson Ranch (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Stevenson Ranch’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 86% of California school districts, #107 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 86%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (268)Better than 75%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 12,944 test results and a graduating class of 3,790 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Stevenson Ranch’s students in the tested grades sat them (12,918 in math, 12,971 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stevenson Ranch, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
7–8Rancho Pico Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High School DistrictNo scores
9–12West Ranch HighWilliam S. Hart Union High School DistrictNo scores

Stevenson Ranch runs its own schools through grade 6 (Newhall Elementary School District). From grade 7, students attend the William S. Hart Union High School District, shared with Santa Clarita. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Stevenson Ranch

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Newhall Elementary School DistrictGrades K–6 · 10 schools · 6,020 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 24.7 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$14,781CA $21,206 · FY2024
A
William S. Hart Union High School DistrictGrades 7–12 · 16 schools · 20,465 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 23.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$16,293CA $21,206 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · K–6, Newhall Elementary School District66%
State average 46.7% · 3424 students tested
Math · K–6, Newhall Elementary School District62%
State average 33.1% · 3433 students tested
Reading · 7–12, William S. Hart Union High School District68%
State average 46.7% · 9547 students tested
Math · 7–12, William S. Hart Union High School District41%
State average 33.1% · 9485 students tested

Stevenson Ranch vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Stevenson Ranch’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Stevenson RanchANewhall Elementary K–6 · William S. Hart Union High 7–12
Santa ClaritaASaugus Union Elementary K–6 · Sulphur Springs Union Elementary K–6 · Newhall Elementary K–6

Every school in Stevenson Ranch

6 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).

District schools in Stevenson Ranchby address
Pico Canyon Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A
851 students25:1Rate it →
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A+
764 students28:1Rate it →
Oak Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Valencia
A+
660 students25:1Rate it →
Rancho Pico Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–8
842 students24:1Rate it →
West Ranch High
High · Grades 9–12 · Valencia
1,777 students25:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Montessori of Stevenson Ranch
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
154 studentsRate it →

Questions about Stevenson Ranch’s schools

Are Stevenson Ranch’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Stevenson Ranch children attend outscore 86% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #107 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Stevenson Ranch in?

Two districts: Newhall Elementary School District runs grades K–6, and William S. Hart Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Santa Clarita.

Where do Stevenson Ranch kids go to high school?

West Ranch High in Valencia, with 1,777 students.

What is Stevenson Ranch’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 Stevenson Ranch spend per student?

$14,781 in Newhall Elementary 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.

Are there private schools in Stevenson Ranch?

Yes: Montessori of Stevenson Ranch (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 154 students).

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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.