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%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
School Rankings
Van Nuys Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3338 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)15%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)67%
56%
Black
(21-22)4%
5%
White
(21-22)12%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
5%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Nuys Senior High School's ranking?
Van Nuys Senior High School is ranked #3338 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Van Nuys Senior High School often compared to?
Van Nuys Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hollywood Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Van Nuys Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Van Nuys Senior High School?
2,398 students attend Van Nuys Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Van Nuys Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Van Nuys Senior High School offer ?
Van Nuys Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Van Nuys Senior High School part of?
Van Nuys Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2019
I went to VNHS for all four years. I was class of 2018. the teachers were great, I really love the diversity of the school. if I'm not wrong VNHS has one of the biggest diversity group in Los Angeles. VNHS is a magnet school, the magnets are math and science, performing arts, and medical. but we also had residents students. residents students are students that are not part of the magnet program. also, I was so happy that they had music ( vocal, instrument, band) available for every student. we even had an art class, cooking class, dance class, musical theater, tech crew, film, photography, and actors in action. for sports, we had tennis( boys and girls), basketball(boys and girls), volleyball(boys and girls), football, soccer(boys and girls), golf( boys and girls), water polo, swim team( boys and girls), baseball, softball, and cheer. the school also provides students with the Educare program, that program is an after school program that helps students with homework. at vnhs, we have a special program for those that need more help than others. as you can see, VNHS is a place where everybody can fit in somewhere.
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