Simi Valley High

Simi Valley High sits in one of the more affordable pockets of the greater Los Angeles area, where families often land when they want a suburban, car-dependent lifestyle with a bit more breathing room than the San Fernando Valley offers. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded public school experience without the intense competition of some nearby districts. It's a classic Southern California suburban high school — Friday night football, a large campus, and a community that tends to put down roots and stay.