Type
Day
School
Sierra Canyon School
Siviq Rank#135Chatsworth, CA • Day
Day22 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit, independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in Los Angeles serving Pre-K–12, with 1,200 students overall and 520 in the Upper School (9–12). For the 2025–2026 profile, the school reports a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, average class size of 14, 22 AP courses, 42 honors courses, no class rank, and weighted GPA reporting only. The profile also reports 10% international students, 47.5% of Upper School students receiving financial aid, and a Class of 2025 mean SAT of 1193.
College Counseling
College Counseling Department includes Steve Burnett (Director of Student Advancement), Meredith Britt (Director of College Counseling), Eliza Powers (Associate Director of College Counseling), and Amber Braswell (College Counseling Assistant).
Advanced Coursework
22 AP Courses, 42 Honors Courses; unique features of the curriculum include Animation, Applied Economics, Architecture, Competitive Math, Computer Science, Engineering, Forensic Science, Honors Humanities Colloquium, Honors Research, Multivariable Calculus, and The Music Industry.
Matriculation Notes
Class of 2025: 135 students; accepted to 228 colleges and universities; attending 75 different institutions; 42% of class attending California colleges; attending colleges in 24 states plus the District of Columbia and France.
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Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
32nd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 32% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
78th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 78% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
5th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 5% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
59th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 59% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
29th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 29% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- PK-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 22
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,193
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 24
- International Students
- 10%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 47.5%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Sierra Canyon School does not rank
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- One point per semester is added to the GPA calculation for each Honors and AP course; Sierra Canyon only reports weighted GPAs.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Jim Skrumbis
Associate Head of School; Upper School Director
Stephanie Rubin
Associate Upper School Director
Ryan Staude
Institutional
Contacts
Director of Student Advancement
Steve Burnett
Director of College Counseling
Meredith Britt
Associate Director of College Counseling
Eliza Powers
College Counseling Assistant
Amber Braswell
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
054038
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Sierra Canyon School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Canyon School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 at Sierra Canyon School.
How many students are enrolled at Sierra Canyon School?
The current school profile reports about 1,200 students enrolled at Sierra Canyon School.
What grades does Sierra Canyon School offer?
Sierra Canyon School currently reports serving grades PK-12.
Where is Sierra Canyon School located?
Sierra Canyon School is located in Chatsworth, CA.
Is Sierra Canyon School a day school or a boarding school?
Sierra Canyon School is a private school.
Does Sierra Canyon School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 22 AP courses at Sierra Canyon School.
How many students receive financial aid at Sierra Canyon School?
The current school profile says about 47.5% of students at Sierra Canyon School receive financial aid.
Does Sierra Canyon rank students?
No. Sierra Canyon says it does not rank students.
How does GPA work at Sierra Canyon?
The school reports weighted GPAs only. It adds one point per semester for each Honors or AP course, and GPA includes Sierra Canyon coursework only.
How much financial aid is available in the Upper School?
Sierra Canyon reports that 47.5% of Upper School students in grades 9–12 receive financial aid.
What does the college counseling team look like?
The college counseling team includes Steve Burnett, Meredith Britt, Eliza Powers, and Amber Braswell.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Average SAT • More normalized profile fields |
| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion | Sierra Canyon School www.sierracanyonschool.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Lower School (Grades Pre-K–6) | Sierra Canyon School www.sierracanyonschool.org/academics/lower-school-grades-pre-k-6- | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| View The Upper School Profile www.sierracanyonschool.org/userfiles/sierracsmvc/documents/Academics/2025-26%20Sierra%20Canyon%20School%20Profile_smaller.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Faculty Count • States Represented |
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| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | PK-12 | SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL is a nonprofit, independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school ... with an enrollment of 1,200 students in grades Pre-K–12. |
| Lowest Grade | -1 | PK-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | PK-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | PK-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL is a nonprofit, independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL is a nonprofit, independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1200 | Enrollment Pre-K–12: 1,200 Students |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9 | Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1 |
| Founded Year | 1978 | Founded in 1978 |
| School Leadership | - | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Jim Skrumbis Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Steve Burnett Director of Student Advancement [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 054038 |
| AP Courses | 22 | CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES AT-A-GLANCE • 22 AP Courses, 42 Honors Courses |
| Average Class Size | 9 | Average class size 9 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES AT-A-GLANCE • 22 AP Courses, 42 Honors Courses |
| Advanced Course Notes | 22 AP Courses, 42 Honors Courses; unique features of the curriculum include Animation, Applied Economics, Architecture, Competitive Math, Computer Science, Engineering, Forensic Science, Honors Humanities Colloquium, Honors Research, Multivariable Calculus, and The Music Industry. | UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE CURRICULUM ... Animation ... Applied Economics ... Architecture ... Competitive Math ... Computer Science ... Engineering ... Forensic Science ... Honors Humanities Colloquium ... Honors Research ... Multivariable Calculus ... The Music Industry; CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES AT-A-GLANCE • 22 AP Courses, 42 Honors Courses |
| Faculty Count | 132 | Faculty 132 full-time and 4 part-time |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling Department includes Steve Burnett (Director of Student Advancement), Meredith Britt (Director of College Counseling), Eliza Powers (Associate Director of College Counseling), and Amber Braswell (College Counseling Assistant). | COLLEGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Steve Burnett Director of Student Advancement ... Meredith Britt Director of College Counseling ... Eliza Powers Associate Director of College Counseling ... Amber Braswell College Counseling Assistant |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1193 | STANDARDIZED TESTING Class of 2025 SAT Results ... Mean 1193 |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | Class of 2025: 135 students; accepted to 228 colleges and universities; attending 75 different institutions; 42% of class attending California colleges; attending colleges in 24 states plus the District of Columbia and France. | CLASS OF 2025 COLLEGE ADMISSION RESULTS • 135 students • Accepted to 228 colleges and universities • Attending 75 different institutions • 42% of class attending California colleges • Attending colleges in 24 states (plus the District of Columbia and France) |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 24 | 24 states |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | 10 | International: 10% |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 47.5 | Receiving Financial Aid, 9-12: 47.5% |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Sierra Canyon School does not rank | GRADING SYSTEM • Sierra Canyon School does not rank |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Sierra Canyon School does not rank |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | GRADING SYSTEM • Sierra Canyon only reports weighted GPAs |
| Weighted Grades Policy | One point per semester is added to the GPA calculation for each Honors and AP course; Sierra Canyon only reports weighted GPAs. | GRADING SYSTEM • Sierra Canyon only reports weighted GPAs—one point per semester is added to the GPA calculation for each Honors and AP course |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | high_access | high_access |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Reported as a coeducational day school; 22 AP courses and 42 honors courses; Advanced offerings include Multivariable Calculus, Honors Research, Competitive Math, Engineering, and Computer Science; AP participation reached 48% of 10th grade, 57% of 11th grade, and 74% of 12th grade; 259 students sat for 632 AP exams in Spring 2025; 91% earned scores of 3 or above; School requires all students enrolled in an AP course to sit for the exam; Reported SAT results for 71 test takers; mid-50% total 1100-1360; mean SAT 1193; College Counseling Department lists four staff members; Student body includes 10% international students and represents 124 zip codes; 47.5% of Upper School students receive financial aid; Class of 2025 was accepted to 228 colleges and universities and is attending 75 institutions; College destinations span 24 states plus the District of Columbia and France |