Primary Sources: William S. Hart Union HSD · CDE School Directory · LA County Assessor · CRMLS
Two layers, not one district
SCV school shopping confuses buyers because no single district covers K-12. Elementary assignment comes from one of four K-6 districts (Newhall, Saugus Union, Castaic Union, Sulphur Springs Union); junior high and high school come from the Hart District. A Valencia address might pair Newhall District elementary with Valencia High; a Saugus address pairs Saugus Union elementary with Saugus High. Always check both layers.
The high schools and their villages
- West Ranch High — Stevenson Ranch and western Valencia; the valley's strongest premium signal.
- Valencia High — central Valencia; long-established flagship.
- Saugus High — Saugus and parts of north Valencia.
- Hart High — Newhall and older central SCV (the district's namesake).
- Canyon High — Canyon Country west.
- Golden Valley High — Canyon Country east/Sulphur Springs corridor.
- Castaic High — Castaic (opened 2019, Castaic Union feeder).
What each village costs in 2026
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | $850,000 | 24 | Los Angeles | William S. Hart Union High School District (grades 7–12); elementary served by Newhall, Saugus Union, Sulphur Springs Union, and Castaic Union districts by area |
| Valencia | $925,000 | 21 | Los Angeles | Newhall School District and Saugus Union School District (elementary); William S. Hart Union High School District (7–12) |
| Stevenson Ranch | $1,100,000 | 28 | Los Angeles | Newhall School District (K–6) and William S. Hart Union High School District (7–12) |
| Saugus | $850,000 | 44 | Los Angeles | Saugus Union School District (elementary) and William S. Hart Union High School District (7–12) |
| Newhall | $1,000,000 | 55 | Los Angeles | Newhall School District (elementary) and William S. Hart Union High School District (7–12) |
| Canyon Country | $760,000 | 64 | Los Angeles | Sulphur Springs Union School District (and parts of Saugus Union) for elementary; William S. Hart Union High School District (7–12) |
| Castaic | $810,000 | 64 | Los Angeles | Castaic Union School District (K–8) and William S. Hart Union High School District (9–12) |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
How zone strategy plays out
Cross-shopping West Ranch vs Valencia vs Saugus zones is the most common SCV buyer conversation. The honest math: the same floor plan can differ $75K–$150K across high-school zones. If schools drive your move, set the zone first and the village second — Brian maps every SCV search by Hart District boundary before the first showing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hart District?
The William S. Hart Union High School District — it serves grades 7–12 across the entire Santa Clarita Valley. Elementary grades are served by separate districts (Newhall, Saugus Union, Castaic Union, Sulphur Springs Union).
Which SCV high school zone is most expensive?
West Ranch (Stevenson Ranch/west Valencia) and Valencia zones typically carry the valley's strongest school-driven premiums. Verify current boundaries with the Hart District.
Does Santa Clarita have one unified school district?
No — that is the most common SCV misconception. It has one 7-12 district (Hart) layered over four separate elementary districts.
How do I check a specific address?
Use the Hart District's boundary lookup plus the relevant elementary district's locator, then confirm with the schools. Boundaries shift with enrollment.
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