Sun Valley Magnet

7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Sun Valley Magnet ranks in the bottom 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sun Valley Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,264 students
This chart displays total students of Sun Valley Magnet by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Sun Valley Magnet by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Sun Valley Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#7645 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sun Valley Magnet, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sun Valley Magnet and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
92%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Sun Valley Magnet and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sun Valley Magnet and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
92%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sun Valley Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sun Valley Magnet's ranking?
Sun Valley Magnet is ranked #7645 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sun Valley Magnet?
The graduation rate of Sun Valley Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sun Valley Magnet?
1,264 students attend Sun Valley Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sun Valley Magnet students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sun Valley Magnet offer ?
Sun Valley Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sun Valley Magnet part of?
Sun Valley Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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