High Tech LA Middle vs Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech LA Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | High Tech LA Middle Sherman Oaks, California | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,334 | #695 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12024 of 15,369 | #12145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 250 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 29.5).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •High Tech LA Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 94.7%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 250.
- •High Tech LA Middle is a charter school while Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is High Tech LA Middle better than Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses S. Grant Senior High ranks higher (35.3 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are High Tech LA Middle and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech LA Middle: 250. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech LA Middle and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank in California?
High Tech LA Middle is 735th of 1,334 and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is 695th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).