Sylmar Charter High School is a charter school in the northeast San Fernando Valley in the Sylmar district of Los Angeles, California. Established in 1961, it is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, District 2, and serves more than 3,600 students in grades 9–12. The school mascot is the Spartans.
Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Sylmar Charter High School 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sylmar Senior High serves the northern part of Sylmar, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylmar Charter High School's student population of 1,463 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,463 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sylmar Charter High School 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 Sylmar Charter High School is 0.10, 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
#6416 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylmar Charter High School's ranking?
Sylmar Charter High School is ranked #6416 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sylmar Charter High School often compared to?
Sylmar Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy, Puc Lakeview Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylmar Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Sylmar Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sylmar Charter High School?
1,463 students attend Sylmar Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sylmar Charter High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylmar Charter High School?
Sylmar Charter High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylmar Charter High School offer ?
Sylmar Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sylmar Charter High School part of?
Sylmar Charter High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I hate the enviornment and its full of mexicanos! NOT ONE ASIAN HAS EVER BEEN SUCCESSFULL AFTER GOING THERE! KNOW ONE HAS! I DONT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL ALSO BECAUSE OF BAD QUALITY OF TEACHER AND A DARN BAD PRINCIPAL!
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