Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Gogh Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Gogh Charter serves the northern part of Granada Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Gogh Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Van Gogh Charter's student population of 456 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream, Believe, Achieve.
School Rankings
Van Gogh Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Gogh Charter is 0.67, which is more 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
#861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Van Gogh Charter's ranking?
Van Gogh Charter is ranked #861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Van Gogh Charter often compared to?
Van Gogh Charteris often viewed alongside schools like El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Gogh Charter?
456 students attend Van Gogh Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Van Gogh Charter students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Gogh Charter?
Van Gogh Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Gogh Charter offer ?
Van Gogh Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Gogh Charter part of?
Van Gogh Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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