CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing

Tucked into Van Nuys in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, CHAMPS draws students from across LA who are serious about the arts — think multimedia production, performing arts, and creative disciplines woven into a real academic program. English scores sit solidly above average, making it a reasonable fit for families who want their artistically inclined teen to still come out with strong literacy skills. The surrounding neighborhood is classic Valley — accessible, unpretentious, and easy to reach from most parts of the west San Fernando Valley — and the school's charter structure gives it a focused identity that a big comprehensive high school just can't replicate.