Serving 1,570 students in grades 9-12, Sylmar Charter High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylmar Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sylmar Charter High School's student population of 1,570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylmar Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylmar Charter High School is 0.12, 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
#1794 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Sylmar Charter High School's ranking?
Sylmar Charter High School is ranked #1794 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Puc Lakeview Charter High School, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylmar Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Sylmar Charter High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sylmar Charter High School?
1,570 students attend Sylmar Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sylmar Charter High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylmar Charter High School?
Sylmar Charter High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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 6/6/2011
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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