Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 4-12
18605 Erwin St,  Tarzana, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.6
3.2
1,901 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Judith Anderson Henderson
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
60.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
26.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
419:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
39.6%
Hispanic
35.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#26 Best Magnet HS in California
#32 Niche Standout MS in California
#62 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 514 Students
California State University - Northridge 358 Students
University of California - San Diego 332 Students
University of California - Berkeley 318 Students
University of California - Irvine 300 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 267 Students
University of Southern California 254 Students
University of California - Davis 237 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 187 Students
San Diego State University 174 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 133 Students
Business 128 Students
Biology 96 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Economics 38 Students
Chemistry 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 383 Reviews
3.0 Junior
10/23/2024
As a junior, the best part about SOCES are the teachers and the academics. Many of them are definitely willing to help students become successful scholars, even if it means putting in extra effort. However, the student community might be the worst part as discipline policies are not executed well enough; you cannot survive a day in this school where at least one person commits punishable behavior and gets away with it.
4.0 Senior
1/10/2024
Once your find the right group of friends, the experience here at SOCES is fun and academic for everyone.
4.0 Sophomore
11/9/2023
Great schools and amazing environment! Most of the teachers are good. Encourages academics and college. Most of the staff is kind and truly cares about the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 32 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/1/2025
The worst school ever. Principal does not have time to listen your questions. Teachers are horrible.
1.0 parent
4/17/2024
My daughter started at SOCES as an incoming 4th grader in Aug ’23. 5 months in, we pulled her. Everything about SOCES felt disorganized and ill equipped to support the younger kids. There were so many questionable things, from the way orientation was run and the lack of promised playground equipment...
5.0 parent
3/14/2024
My two kids attend this school and have since 4th grade. This school is not for everyone, especially for the elementary grades, as the experience at SOCES is unlike that of other elementary schools. If you prefer the smaller community feel, this won’t be the school for your little one. However, beca...
2.0 student
2/16/2024
My time at soces has been marked by a profound absence of emotional support and respect from the staff. Students feel unheard and unsupported, with little attention paid to their well-being. Additionally, some staff members display unprofessional behavior and disrespect towards students, particularl...

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