Daniel Pearl Magnet High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6649 Balboa Blvd,
Lake Balboa, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Deborah Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
A
B+
B
B-
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.5
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Reading Proficiency
53%
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Math Proficiency
38%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
14
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Full Time Teachers
14
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
9
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AP Pass Rate
44.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
12.5%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
2.9%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
261:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
54.6%
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Male
45.4%
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Hispanic
59.6%
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White
27.3%
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Black
4.4%
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Asian
3.8%
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Filipino
1.6%
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Two or more races
1.6%
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Specialty School Programs
AP 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
107 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
92 Students
University of California - Irvine
59 Students
University of California - Berkeley
50 Students
University of Southern California
47 Students
University of California - San Diego
35 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
35 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
34 Students
University of California - Davis
33 Students
San Diego State University
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
25 Students
Psychology
21 Students
Nursing
20 Students
Journalism
18 Students
Biology
15 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
Political Science and Government
11 Students
Communications
10 Students
Film and Video Studies
10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/25/2026
This is my first year experience with Daniel Perl School and it has been a great one so far. I'm looking forward to seeing more improvements overall
9/2/2025
Daniel Pearl Magnet High School is an awesome school with a great sense of community and inclusivity. Because of its small class size students get a more personalized learning environment . The teachers are kind and really care about the students education and well being. My 9th grader feels safe and supported by her teachers. I highly recommend Daniel Pearl High School to any family looking for a caring and academic quality school.
2/1/2025
DPMHS is best suited for those pursuing film or journalism or those who want a more independent approach to high school. As the third case, being a highly gifted and motivated student, DPMHS allowed me to dictate how best to pursue my education and future career with concurrent enrollment, AP courses, clubs, and research. DPMHS is truly a unique place.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/20/2025
Daniel Pearl High School is a hidden gem! Small but mighty, it offers personalized attention that big schools simply can’t. My daughteris thriving with passionate teachers who truly care. Highly recommend!
3/21/2025
Deciding to go to DPMHS was the best decision I've ever made. This school is unlike any other with only 175 students and a usual ratio of 1:15 in classes. Everything at this school as built me up and focused on my personal learning journey, ensuring that I would end up striving higher and farther th...
11/13/2021
My son started this year as a freshman. He struggled a lot in middle school. Though he is still working on his academics he has already made strides.
11/9/2017
Awful. I'm a freshman and the students are absolutely disgusting in their language and behavior and the teachers hardly do anything to prevent the commonplace vile language. I have been bullied and verbally harassed at this school dozens of times. There are also very few higher learning academics an...
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List Price Range
$420K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
171
Average Home Value
$925,129
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$113,481
% of College Grads
39.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,614 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Van Nuys Park and Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Valley Glen Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Walking Paths
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Preserve
- Trails
- River
Jesse Owens Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Tajunga Wash
- Bike Trails
- Walking Paths
Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
North Hills Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Woodley Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fulton Ave Park
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- Trails
- Playground
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Daniel Pearl Magnet High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lake Balboa, CA, in the Van Nuys neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Daniel Pearl Magnet High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $925,129. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holy Martyrs Armenian High School-Ferrahian, Heritage Christian School, North Valley Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Lake Balboa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Daniel Pearl Magnet High School.