Anderson Clark Magnet ranks among the top 30 high schools in California and top 10 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area 

GLENDALE, Calif., August 21, 2026 — All four Glendale Unified high schools included in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best High Schools rankings earned recognition among the nation’s top public high schools, with Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School ranking among the top schools in California.

U.S. News evaluated approximately 27,000 public high schools nationwide, with nearly 18,000 receiving individual rankings.

Glendale Unified schools earned the following rankings:

• Clark Magnet High School: No. 217 nationally, No. 30 in California and No. 10 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
• Crescenta Valley High School: No. 699 nationally, No. 106 in California and No. 46 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
• Hoover High School: No. 5,609 nationally, No. 782 in California and No. 314 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
• Glendale High School: No. 7,682 nationally, No. 972 in California and No. 357 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

“These rankings reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff and school leaders across Glendale Unified,” said Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson. “I am incredibly proud of what our students continue to achieve and grateful to the educators and staff who support them every day. Clark Magnet’s place among the top 10 high schools in the Los Angeles area is an incredible achievement, and I could not be prouder of the students and staff who make Clark such a special place to learn. This recognition speaks to our commitment to providing strong academics and meaningful opportunities that prepare every student for success in college, career and life.” 

The U.S. News Best High Schools methodology focuses on six factors: college readiness; reading, math and science proficiency; reading, math and science performance; underserved student performance; college curriculum breadth; and graduation rates.

“Earning a high placement in the Best High Schools rankings is a remarkable achievement that reflects a school's commitment to academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. “U.S. News evaluates thousands of institutions nationwide using a data-driven methodology that looks far beyond surface-level success. Schools that rank at the top of this list have proven their ability to consistently deliver high graduation rates, exceptional state assessment proficiency and robust college readiness. This distinction signals to families and communities that an institution is operating at the highest level of public education.”

Families can view the complete rankings and learn more about how they are calculated on U.S. News & World Report’s website.

About Glendale Unified School District

Glendale Unified School District serves approximately 25,000 students across 31 schools in Glendale, La Crescenta and Montrose. The District is committed to providing every student with opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for success in college, career and life. Glendale Unified schools offer rigorous academics, nationally recognized dual language immersion programs, career technical education pathways, award-winning visual and performing arts, athletics, robotics and other opportunities designed to meet the diverse interests and needs of every student.

About U.S. News & World Report

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