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Van Nuys Senior High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 6535 Cedros Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411-1506

(818) 778-6800 · www.vannuyshs.org

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7/10
#481
Rank 481 out of 1,227
Top 39%
English Language Arts6/10 · #609 · 50th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #434 · 65th percentile
Science7/10 · #464 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Van Nuys Senior High sits in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, drawing students from one of LA's most culturally rich and working-class neighborhoods — a community that prides itself on grit and diversity. The school performs solidly above the state midpoint, with particular strength in math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a well-rounded public high school experience without the intensity of a magnet program. Van Nuys itself is a busy, urban stretch of the Valley with easy freeway access, plenty of local eateries, and a neighborhood feel that's distinctly LA without the polish of the Westside — real, unpretentious, and full of life.

Student Demographics

465 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
332 (71%)
Asian
50 (11%)
White
44 (9%)
Filipino
18 (4%)
African American
11 (2%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners100 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged409 (88%)
Students with Disabilities48 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,969
Enrollment
102.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.6%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.

26
AP Courses
offered
26.4%
AP Participation
of students
614
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Wolves · CIF Los Angeles City Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 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 Programs8/10 · #474 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found