Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School

13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401

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Top 50%

Tel: (818) 756-2700

www.granths.org

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Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School serves 1,886 students in grades 9-12.

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,886 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School's student population of 1,886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,886 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

94 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is 0.56, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1697 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

54%

56%

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Black

White

39%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

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Graduation Rate

86%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

87%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School's ranking?

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?

1,886 students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School offer ?

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School part of?

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,886 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education