Serving 1,712 students in grades 4-12, Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 1,712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies's student population of 1,712 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
1,712 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is 0.71, which is more 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
#1606 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies's ranking?
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is ranked #1606 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies often compared to?
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies?
The graduation rate of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies?
1,712 students attend Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies?
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies offer ?
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies part of?
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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