Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies vs. Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Should I attend Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies or Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,901 students in grades 4-12, Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
4-12
K-12
Total Students
1,901 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#818 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
-
23
Grade 2 Students
-
43
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
175
49
Grade 5 Students
177
55
Grade 6 Students
187
54
Grade 7 Students
186
61
Grade 8 Students
233
63
Grade 9 Students
221
46
Grade 10 Students
259
49
Grade 11 Students
232
45
Grade 12 Students
231
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
9%
% Hispanic
35%
44%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
40%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
