Los Angeles High School of the Arts vs School for the Visual Arts and Humanities
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Angeles High School of the Arts
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
School for the Visual Arts and Humanities
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Los Angeles High School of the Arts Los Angeles, California | School for the Visual Arts and Humanities Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1210 of 1,343 | #803 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15820 of 16,910 | #13056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for the Visual Arts and Humanities scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 16.7).
- •School for the Visual Arts and Humanities does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •School for the Visual Arts and Humanities does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Los Angeles High School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 96.7%).
- •School for the Visual Arts and Humanities does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.0).
- •School for the Visual Arts and Humanities is the larger school with 512 students compared with 431.
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 Los Angeles High School of the Arts better than School for the Visual Arts and Humanities?
On the Success Index (US), School for the Visual Arts and Humanities ranks higher (31.3 vs 16.7 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 Los Angeles High School of the Arts and School for the Visual Arts and Humanities?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Angeles High School of the Arts: 431. School for the Visual Arts and Humanities: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Angeles High School of the Arts and School for the Visual Arts and Humanities rank in California?
Los Angeles High School of the Arts is 1210th of 1,343 and School for the Visual Arts and Humanities is 803rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).