Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences

Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10445 Balboa Blvd,  Granada Hills, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.2
3.6
794 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelly Hanock
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
18
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
19.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
7.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Hispanic
60.3%
White
22.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#110 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 337 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 298 Students
University of California - Irvine 184 Students
University of Southern California 164 Students
University of California - Berkeley 160 Students
University of California - San Diego 152 Students
University of California - Davis 133 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 126 Students
San Diego State University 120 Students
Pierce College - Los Angeles 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 53 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Communications 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 107 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/10/2024
I had a wonderful experience my four years in high school. Being involved in student government and theater and athletics made for a very enjoyable time. The support from peers and faculty is strong at this school.
4.0 Freshman
1/1/2023
An excellent, solid school. Administration was very welcoming and happy to help. Teachers are great as well, along with the curriculum. They were willing to accommodate the learning track I was on. However, one of my friends got bullied and when we brought it to administration, nothing seemed to happen to the perpetrator.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2022
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is a very good school. I would argue that no school is able to truly say they're a 5/5 star institution... so VAAS is just very close behind that.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 14 Reviews
5.0 student
6/2/2019
I really like this school because it is diverse and I felt very welcome at this school
5.0 parent
2/1/2018
Love this school. It's clean small and was a great fit for our child. They offer great classes in Dance and teachers are understanding with homework if it needs to be made up. They are all very caring and supportive of the children. I highly recommend!
5.0 student
11/27/2017
Great sports and academics at this school.
5.0 parent
5/5/2017
This is the best school in the Valley. Smaller than most but influential in academic culture and fostering awareness and compassion for current events. Students at this school are encouraged to have a voice and discover their inner leader. My daughter is thriving here and my son will soon be there a...

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Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Granada Hills, CA, in the Granada Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 794 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $1,111,192. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northridge Academy High, John F. Kennedy High School, James Monroe High School, and more. Learn more about what Granada Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences.

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