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QUALITY OF LIFE
BLENDING THE
BEST OF URBAN & RURAL LIVING, THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY OFFERS
AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR WORK, PLAY AND RAISING A FAMILY.
EDUCATION
The Valley's 50 child-care facilities provide a full range of
programs; preschool, cooperative, school age, year round, infant,
parent-toddler, kindergarten and special education.
For primary and secondary education, the Valley has six public
school districts that include 21 elementary schools, three junior
high schools, five senior high schools and an adult education
school. There are also private schools.
The senior high schools have college preparatory and career
curriculums, as well as programs for students with special needs.
Valley student overall, consistently score high on statewide
academic tests, putting area schools among the top 20% in the
state. On the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), local students score
well above the national and state averages. And more than 70% of
those who graduate high school go on to four year or community
colleges.
The Valley itself has three institutions of higher learning: California
Institute of the Arts, the nations first fully accredited,
four year visual and performing arts college; The
Master's College, a Christian-oriented four year liberal arts
college; and College
of the Canyons, a fully accredited two year community college.
HEALTHCARE
The major medical centers serving the Valley rank with the best of
any large city. Using the latest medical techniques and
technologies, they provide the full spectrum of diagnostic, acute
care and trauma services. For example, the Valley's 250-bed Henry
Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive patient
care and many special services like birthing, a cancer center,
emergency outpatient surgery, woman's health and adult day care.
The Valley also has walk-in medi-centers and clinics that provide
professional, inexpensive care for minor emergencies and work
related injuries.
RECREATION
When it comes to recreation, the Valley has it all. Along with a
wealth of federal, state, county and city parks, residents can
enjoy tennis, racquetball, bowling, hiking, camping, bicycling,
horseback riding, jogging, walking and much, much more.
Lake Castaic and five other Valley lakes are ideal for
water-skiing, boating, swimming, fishing and other water sports.
And back on land, the Valley boasts two championship golf courses
designed by Robert Trent Jones, Six
Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, Saugus
Speedway, Placerita
Park and Nature Center (live animal exhibits), the Saugus
Train Museum and the YMCA.
Beyond the Valley are still more recreational opportunities. The
Pacific Ocean and its broad,
sandy beaches are less than 60 minutes away by car. And some of
the state's most popular ski resorts are within a two hour drive.
RELIGION
The Valley has more than 60 places of worship encompassing most
religious beliefs.
ORGANIZATIONS
Throughout the Valley are nearly 200 clubs and organizations for
people of all ages and interests.
SENIOR LIVING
Seniors can choose from apartment complexes, retirement
facilities, mobile home parks and a complete community exclusively
for retirees.
CULTURE
The Los Angeles area is rich in world-class museums, concerts,
galleries, theaters and other cultural activities. In the Valley,
California Institute of the Arts stages a wide variety of concerts
and theatrical productions.
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