Canyon High School

Mission Statement:
The mission of Canyon High School is to develop a community of learners able to think critically, work cooperatively and make a successful transition to the work force and society. In pursuit of this mission, Canyon has established five Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs): Academic Achiever, Critical Thinker and Problem Solver, Effective Communicator, Community Contributor, and Lifelong Learner.

About Us:
Canyon High School was opened in 1974 and is one of four comprehensive high schools in the Orange Unified School District (OUSD). Canyon is situated on forty acres in the Northeast Orange County community of Anaheim Hills with approximately 2,300 students in grades nine through twelve. Canyon High School emphasizes a college preparatory program while providing opportunities for a wide variety of learning experiences.

The campus includes a technology-enhanced library/media center with 24 computers and attached lab with additional 40 computers. The campus has four specialized computer labs, five portable wireless laptop carts, a state-of-the-art video production lab, a college and career center, and comprehensive science facilities. Canyon High School has completed a digital arts center that will be used to provide Animation and Video Gaming classes. The Stellar Technology Program is another exciting addition to the Canyon High School campus. This technology-based program will prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the fields of entertainment arts and technology. The Stellar Technology Program will encompass two career pathways, Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Digital Reality in Entertainment Arts Media, (DREAM).

Canyon High School selected critical thinking as our instructional area of focus, which was first identified from our self-study during our last accreditation process. We attempt to connect everything we do to this area of focus. Students become familiar with the elements and standards of critical thinking through a scaffold program organized and led by a committee of teachers and administrators. Our goal is to have all students utilize the critical thinking elements and standards in and beyond the classroom.

In addition to traditional Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Canyon High School offers laptop/online classes in English, history and government. Canyon High School challenges its students with many unique learning opportunities. The International Baccalaureate program at Canyon couples high academic standards with intellectual rigor.