Sun Valley Magnet

7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,264 students in grades 6-12, Sun Valley Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sun Valley Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sun Valley Magnet's student population of 1,264 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Sun Valley Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Magnet is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2413 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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≥95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sun Valley Magnet's ranking?
Sun Valley Magnet is ranked #2413 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sun Valley Magnet?
The graduation rate of Sun Valley Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sun Valley Magnet?
1,264 students attend Sun Valley Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sun Valley Magnet students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Magnet?
Sun Valley Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Magnet offer ?
Sun Valley Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sun Valley Magnet part of?
Sun Valley Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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