Van Nuys High School is a public high school in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, belonging to the Los Angeles Unified School District: District 2. The school is home to a Residential Program and three Magnet Programs—Math/Science, Performing Arts, and Medical.
Serving 1,969 students in grades 9-12, Van Nuys Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Nuys Senior High serves the northern part of its school district in Van Nuys, CA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Nuys Senior High School's student population of 1,969 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,969 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Motto
Home of the Wolves!
School Rankings
Van Nuys Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Nuys Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#3258 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Nuys Senior High School's ranking?
Van Nuys Senior High School is ranked #3258 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Van Nuys Senior High School often compared to?
Van Nuys Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hollywood Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Van Nuys Senior High School?
1,969 students attend Van Nuys Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Van Nuys Senior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Nuys Senior High School?
Van Nuys Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Nuys Senior High School offer ?
Van Nuys Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Van Nuys Senior High School part of?
Van Nuys Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went to VNHS for all four years. I was class of 2018. the teachers were great, I really love the diversity of the school. if I'm not wrong VNHS has one of the biggest diversity group in Los Angeles. VNHS is a magnet school, the magnets are math and science, performing arts, and medical. but we also had residents students. residents students are students that are not part of the magnet program. also, I was so happy that they had music ( vocal, instrument, band) available for every student. we even had an art class, cooking class, dance class, musical theater, tech crew, film, photography, and actors in action. for sports, we had tennis( boys and girls), basketball(boys and girls), volleyball(boys and girls), football, soccer(boys and girls), golf( boys and girls), water polo, swim team( boys and girls), baseball, softball, and cheer. the school also provides students with the Educare program, that program is an after school program that helps students with homework. at vnhs, we have a special program for those that need more help than others. as you can see, VNHS is a place where everybody can fit in somewhere.
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