Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
Tel:
(818) 756-2700
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School serves 1,888 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School's student population of 1,888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,888 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3722 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 83% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is Jack London Community Day (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Celerity Palmati Charter (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John B. Monlux Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Nuys Jack London Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
0.1 miles
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795 0.1 9-12 52 - Van Nuys Jack London Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
0.1 miles
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794 0.1 9-12 106 - North Hollywood John B. Monlux Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 696 students
0.4 miles
6051 Bellaire Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-4693 0.4 K-5 696 - Van Nuys Erwin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 694 students
0.6 miles
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292 0.6 K-5 694 - Los Angeles Lashon Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 344 students
1.0 miles
7477 Kester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(818) 514-4566 1.0 K-6 344
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