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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

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