VAN NUYS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Van Nuys Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Van Nuys, CA with about 2,712 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 116 teachers, Van Nuys Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Van Nuys Senior High School, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley at 6535 Cedros Ave., is a prominent educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). With a long-standing history serving the Van Nuys community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Known for its diverse student body, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to a variety of student interests and talents.
In addition to its core educational offerings, Van Nuys Senior High is recognized for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing its connection to the broader LAUSD system, the school provides students with access to various resources, including college preparatory counseling and career-readiness initiatives. For current information regarding academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific school programs, students and parents are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/vnhs.
For more information, contact Van Nuys Senior High at (818) 778-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Van Nuys, CA 91411-1506
(818) 778-6800
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/vnhs
VAN NUYS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Van Nuys, CA with about 2,712 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,712
- Teachers:
- 116.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,712 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 63.1%
- Asian
- 19.7%
- White
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.