Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet's student population of 206 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is 0.15, 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
#3526 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
92%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
2%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet's ranking?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is ranked #3526 out of 9,602 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
The graduation rate of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
206 students attend Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet offer ?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet part of?
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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