CHAMPS - CHARTER HS OF ARTS-MULTIMEDIA & PERFORMING

CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Van Nuys, CA with about 750 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 41 teachers, CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

CHAMPS (Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performing) is a specialized public charter school located in Van Nuys, California, dedicated to integrating rigorous academic study with professional-level arts training. Designed for students passionate about the creative industries, the school offers a unique dual-focus curriculum that allows students to excel in college-preparatory coursework while simultaneously developing technical skills in areas such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, and digital media. By fostering a conservatory-style environment, CHAMPS aims to prepare its graduates for both higher education and professional careers in the competitive fields of entertainment and multimedia.

Beyond its focus on artistic discipline, the school emphasizes a supportive, collaborative community culture that encourages individual expression and innovation. Through state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with industry professionals, students are provided with hands-on experience and real-world exposure to their chosen crafts. This holistic approach ensures that students not only meet state academic requirements but also graduate with a robust portfolio, a strong sense of artistic identity, and the practical skills necessary to thrive in an evolving creative economy.

For more information, contact CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing at (818) 994-7614 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3984
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CHAMPS - CHARTER HS OF ARTS-MULTIMEDIA & PERFORMING is a public Title I Charter school in Van Nuys, CA with about 750 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
750
Teachers:
41.45
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 750 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.7%
White
39.1%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
61.7%
Male
38.3%

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.