Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies serves 1,901 students in grades 4-12.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 1,901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies's student population of 1,901 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
1,901 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies is 0.69, 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
#216 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
18%
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
40%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #216 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies?
1,901 students attend Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 26:1, 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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