Top 10 Best Van Nuys Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 11,110 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA are High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Jack London Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Van Nuys, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Birmingham Community Charter High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Van Nuys, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Van Nuys Senior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6535 Cedros Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,398 students
Rank: #66.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #77.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #88.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science 2
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1313.
Will Rogers Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14711 Gilmore St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
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Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
7400 Van Nuys Blvd., 2
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Jack London Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Van Nuys, CA?
13 public high schools are located in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys, CA?
Van Nuys, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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