Serving 1,272 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sun Valley Magnet serves the northern part of Sun Valley, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sun Valley Magnet's student population of 1,272 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,272 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To ignite the imagination and bring joy to learning.
School Rankings
Sun Valley Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Magnet is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #7605 out of 9,523 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Sun Valley Magnet?
1,272 students attend Sun Valley Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sun Valley Magnet students are Hispanic, 6% 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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