Serving 2,398 students in grades 9-12, Van Nuys Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Nuys Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Van Nuys Senior High School's student population of 2,398 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Nuys Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Nuys Senior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Nuys Senior High School's ranking?
Van Nuys Senior High School is ranked #1451 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Van Nuys Senior High School often compared to?
Van Nuys Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hollywood Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Van Nuys Senior High School?
2,398 students attend Van Nuys Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Van Nuys Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Nuys Senior High School?
Van Nuys Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Nuys Senior High School offer ?
Van Nuys Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Van Nuys Senior High School part of?
Van Nuys Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2019
I went to VNHS for all four years. I was class of 2018. the teachers were great, I really love the diversity of the school. if I'm not wrong VNHS has one of the biggest diversity group in Los Angeles. VNHS is a magnet school, the magnets are math and science, performing arts, and medical. but we also had residents students. residents students are students that are not part of the magnet program. also, I was so happy that they had music ( vocal, instrument, band) available for every student. we even had an art class, cooking class, dance class, musical theater, tech crew, film, photography, and actors in action. for sports, we had tennis( boys and girls), basketball(boys and girls), volleyball(boys and girls), football, soccer(boys and girls), golf( boys and girls), water polo, swim team( boys and girls), baseball, softball, and cheer. the school also provides students with the Educare program, that program is an after school program that helps students with homework. at vnhs, we have a special program for those that need more help than others. as you can see, VNHS is a place where everybody can fit in somewhere.
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