Canyon High School, voted one of America's Best High Schools by Newsweek in 2010. Each year, Newsweek picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard the school's staff work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.

CHS, recognized as a 2007 California Distinguished School and Stellar Technology School, is a pioneer in applying innovative technology to all forms of instruction in English, history, sciences, math, and reading, while also offering specialized digital programs in video production, video game design, digital art and animation. Fresh and forward-looking in their practices, the staff and administration at CHS are on the cutting edge of contributing to their community. The Internet and cross-curricular technology integration connects Canyon students to students and academic programs throughout California and around the world.
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In addition, Canyon High School has been named to the Orange County Register’s, “Orange County's Best Public Schools: High Schools.” Canyon High School was a bronze recipient, moving up 2 spots from last year’s rating. The criteria for selection included meeting all federal testing targets required by No Child Left Behind, scored an 800 or higher on the state's Academic Performance Index, and graduated more than 97 percent of students.