Honors and AP courses are offered in science, mathematics, social studies, foreign languages, and fine arts.

Students engaged in the Career path programs attend tailored classes and are afford internship opportunities in their chosen fields.

Canyon High has a fine arts department with choral music, marching band, and theater programs.

Canyon High School is governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section as a member of the Foothill League.

Canyon's main rival is William S. Hart High School in Newhall, dating back to 1968.