Verdugo Hills Senior High

www.lausd.net/Verdugo_HS

1,195 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Verdugo Hills Senior High School, located in Tujunga, California, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of elective programs. The campus is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, leveraging its location in the foothills to provide a unique setting for students across the San Fernando Valley region.

Beyond its academic offerings, Verdugo Hills High School emphasizes student engagement through an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is dedicated to preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education at universities or entering technical and vocational career paths. By utilizing the resources provided through the LAUSD network, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement.

1,195

Total Students

69.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)951-5400
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/Verdugo_HS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	926
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th