San Fernando Senior High School

San Fernando Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11133 O'Melveny Ave,  San Fernando, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,948 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kenneth Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
44.7%
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
3.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
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
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
96.7%
White
1.4%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 408 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 331 Students
University of California - Irvine 217 Students
University of California - Berkeley 209 Students
University of California - San Diego 198 Students
University of Southern California 186 Students
University of California - Davis 178 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 153 Students
San Diego State University 149 Students
University of San Diego 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Biology 44 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Sociology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 490 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/8/2024
The school education system is very good the only problem is the kids that cause the fights and do drugs they don't take the warnings or any discipline seriously.
4.0 Junior
10/31/2022
I love how this school has great academics however, among peers sometimes it is not so friendly. There is not much diversity. The teachers are excellent especially those in the Puente program
5.0 Alum
8/24/2022
Loved all four years always something going on in terms of activities thanks to the fast acting school spirit bound ASB
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/23/2015
The gang problem is out of Control in this school!! My son (a junior) was a baseball player for this school even won a championship last year, my daughter (a freshman) received student of the moth last month, yet despite their effort to stay away from trouble its hard when the school is full of gang...
5.0 parent
9/28/2014
San Fernando is a school with a long history, est.1896 it is the second oldest school in los angeles. It is a school that has produced congressmen, lausd board members, Newscasters, football stars, Bankers, Nurse's, Doctors and business people it is the gateway to colleges and universities. The Admi...
3.0 parent
9/9/2013
SFHS has been working with parents and students to improve academic as well as overall performance. My daughter is a freshman and is excelling in all her classess. She feels welcomed and accepted by teachers and students..I look forward to working closely with staff in assuring her success.
5.0 other
8/22/2013
San Fernando has a great program like Project Grand. Project Grand help's on going to college and taking college classes. Project Grand will work with you.

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San Fernando Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Fernando, CA, in the Pacoima neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. San Fernando Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $771,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies, Arleta High, John F. Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what San Fernando has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Fernando Senior High School.

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