For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,556 students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Balboa are High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Birmingham Community Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Birmingham Community Charter High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Birmingham Community Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys?
the neighborhood of Lake Balboa, Van Nuys public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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