Van Nuys High School

Van Nuys High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6535 Cedros Ave,  Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
4.8
2,398 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Yolanda Gardea
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
15.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
67.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
White
12.2%
Black
3.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#56 Niche Standout HS in California
#146 Best Public HS Teachers 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 676 Students
California State University - Northridge 529 Students
University of California - Irvine 430 Students
University of California - Berkeley 412 Students
University of California - San Diego 388 Students
University of Southern California 387 Students
University of California - Davis 281 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 265 Students
San Diego State University 206 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 195 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 208 Students
Biology 178 Students
Nursing 122 Students
Business 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Computer Science 94 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 48 Students
Chemistry 47 Students
Sociology 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 476 Reviews
5.0 Junior
7/30/2024
In my opinion, this school is great. I have not encountered any issues & this school gets you ready for college.
5.0 Senior
5/12/2024
I like the teachers at Van Nuys; they are always open to helping students reach their academic and personal goals. Great performing arts and magnet program, lots of opportunities to play sports but at a low level. Generally a good school academic wise.
4.0 Senior
3/6/2024
Van Nuys Senior High School shows school spirit whether it be for spirit week, home games, or activities during lunch, students are always joining to support each other. Lively energy connects students, and that's one of the best parts of these experiences. The students at school engage with school events and those events are also chances to meet new people and have the school be brought together.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/25/2020
My experience at the school as a parent has been amazing in the magnet. There are very smart kids from great families with good values.
4.0 parent
2/26/2019
I love the school, the teachers are great and overall great school! However, if your child is serious about music and you are looking to send your child to performing arts magnet, I say don't do it. The level of the music at the performing arts are terrible. I don't see how they can call performing...
4.0 parent
9/9/2018
I like it more and more each year. The magnet programs are solid and while the campus needs TLC it is quite nice to visit on back to school nights etc. The students I encounter seem to enjoy being there and all seem to be thriving.
5.0 student
8/13/2018
Van Nuys High is a treasure with one qualification. If you are lucky enough to be in one of the Magnet Programs the school resources are great. The home school experience is less than stellar, though, and there is such a stark difference in the classroom experience. I took a Government/Civic course...

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