Venice Senior High School serves 2,047 students in grades 9-12.
Venice 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (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 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Venice Senior High School's student population of 2,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,047 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Venice 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 Venice Senior High School is 0.60, 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
#1418 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
60%
56%

Black
15%
5%

White
14%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
81%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venice Senior High School's ranking?
Venice Senior High School is ranked #1418 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venice Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Venice Senior High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Venice Senior High School?
2,047 students attend Venice Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Venice Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venice Senior High School?
Venice Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Venice Senior High School offer ?
Venice Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venice Senior High School part of?
Venice Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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