Van Nuys Senior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91411 · Los Angeles Unified
#628 of 1,343 high schools in California
#11466 of 16,910 nationally
About Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys 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 1,969 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 628th 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) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,969.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Van Nuys Senior High ranks 5th 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%)85%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
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 Van Nuys Senior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,969
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- 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 Van Nuys Senior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ararat Charter
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 627 m away
Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 710 m away
CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 821 m away
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 970 m away
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 1.0 km away
Valley Charter Middle
Van Nuys · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 1.2 km away
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.3 km away
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 1.8 km away
Valerio Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 1.9 km away
Lashon Academy
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
595 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,969 students
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1,964 students
Indio High
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1,962 students
Pleasant Valley High
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1,978 students
Everett Alvarez High
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1,978 students
Bonita Vista Senior High
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1,960 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Nuys Senior High a good school?
Van Nuys Senior High has a Success Index (US) of 38.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #628 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 Van Nuys Senior High rank in California?
Van Nuys Senior High ranks #628 of 1,343 high schools in California and #11466 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Nuys Senior High?
Van Nuys Senior High had 1,969 students in 2025.
Is Van Nuys Senior High a elementary school or a high school?
Van Nuys Senior High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Nuys Senior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Nuys Senior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.