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San Fernando Senior High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 11133 O'Melveny Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340-4426

(818) 898-7600 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/san_fernando_hs

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3/10
#869
Rank 869 out of 1,227
Top 71%
English Language Arts3/10 · #928 · 24th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #752 · 39th percentile
Science3/10 · #981 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

San Fernando Senior High sits in the heart of the San Fernando Valley's northernmost community, a tight-knit, working-class city that maintains its own strong sense of local identity even within the sprawl of LA County. The school serves a predominantly Latino student body and has deep roots in the surrounding neighborhood, making it a natural fit for families who value community connection and cultural pride. Families considering this school should be aware that academic performance scores fall below state averages, so those seeking stronger outcomes may want to explore tutoring resources or supplemental programs alongside enrollment.

Student Demographics

299 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
288 (96%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners64 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged281 (94%)
Students with Disabilities50 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,608
Enrollment
85.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
20.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.7%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
26.9%
AP Participation
of students
469
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Tigers · CIF Los Angeles City Section

22
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

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 Programs7/10 · #821 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found