Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet vs. Van Nuys Senior High School
Should you attend Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet or Van Nuys Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
220 students
2,398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
113 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3526 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3338 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
92%
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
15%
% Hispanic
53%
67%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
31%
12%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
