Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91401 · Los Angeles Unified
#695 of 1,343 high schools in California
#12145 of 16,910 nationally
About Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is a public high located in Van Nuys, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,774 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 695th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,774.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Ulysses S. Grant Senior High ranks 7th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John B. Monlux Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students · 612 m away
Erwin Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students · 1000 m away
Burbank Boulevard Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 1.7 km away
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students · 1.9 km away
Kittridge Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students · 2.0 km away
Citizens of the World Charter School East Valley
Valley Village · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
441 students · 2.0 km away
High Tech LA Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students · 2.0 km away
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students · 2.0 km away
James Madison Middle
North Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,148 students · 2.1 km away
ISANA Palmati Academy
North Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
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1,775 students
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Hilltop Senior High
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1,771 students
West Ranch High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Sonora High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High a good school?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High has a Success Index (US) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #695 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank in California?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High ranks #695 of 1,343 high schools in California and #12145 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High had 1,774 students in 2025.
Is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High a elementary school or a high school?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.