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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

John H. Francis Polytechnic

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 12431 Roscoe Boulevard, Sun Valley, CA 91352-3723

(818) 394-3600 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Poly_HS

4/10
#760
Rank 760 out of 1,227
Top 62%
English Language Arts3/10 · #886 · 28th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #671 · 45th percentile
Science5/10 · #752 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into Sun Valley in the northeastern corner of the San Fernando Valley, Polytechnic High offers a career-technical focus that sets it apart from a typical comprehensive high school — think hands-on programs alongside core academics that appeal to students who learn best by doing. The surrounding neighborhood is working-class and tight-knit, and families here tend to value practical pathways alongside traditional college prep. It's a solid option for students who want a school with a distinct identity and a clear sense of purpose, even if standardized test scores aren't the main draw.

Student Demographics

444 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
401 (90%)
White
17 (4%)
Asian
13 (3%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners107 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged420 (95%)
Students with Disabilities61 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,124
Enrollment
112
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
26.6%
AP Participation
of students
593
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Parrots · CIF Los Angeles City Section

18
varsity sports
6 boys
7 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNT

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #1026 · 54th percentile

106 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found