Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 4-12
18605 Erwin St,  Tarzana, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.6
3.2
1,901 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Judith Anderson Henderson
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
60.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16%
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
419:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
39.6%
Hispanic
35.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Niche Standout MS in California
#27 Best Magnet HS in California
#40 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

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.
University of California - Los Angeles 516 Students
California State University - Northridge 358 Students
University of California - San Diego 322 Students
University of California - Berkeley 312 Students
University of California - Irvine 296 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 271 Students
University of Southern California 252 Students
University of California - Davis 222 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 178 Students
San Diego State University 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 129 Students
Business 128 Students
Biology 98 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students
Chemistry 37 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 390 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/22/2025
SOCES isn't a bad school in all my four years of going here. The only things that I would love to see change is the counselors to genuinely help out the students. They often wouldn't help with any advice and just let you struggle. Though the rest of soces is honestly fine, some teachers are helpful and student life is somewhat okay though it could improve.
5.0 Alum
3/1/2025
I loved going to SOCES, i wished that they did construction before I graduated but they seemed to have upgraded so good for them
5.0 Sophomore
2/5/2025
SOCES is great! Everyone is nice and I've learned so much! I love the teachers, especially my AVID teacher Ms.Strong. The school is so welcoming and offers so many AP classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 32 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/1/2025
The worst school ever. Principal does not have time to listen your questions. Teachers are horrible.
1.0 parent
4/17/2024
My daughter started at SOCES as an incoming 4th grader in Aug ’23. 5 months in, we pulled her. Everything about SOCES felt disorganized and ill equipped to support the younger kids. There were so many questionable things, from the way orientation was run and the lack of promised playground equipment...
5.0 parent
3/14/2024
My two kids attend this school and have since 4th grade. This school is not for everyone, especially for the elementary grades, as the experience at SOCES is unlike that of other elementary schools. If you prefer the smaller community feel, this won’t be the school for your little one. However, beca...
2.0 student
2/16/2024
My time at soces has been marked by a profound absence of emotional support and respect from the staff. Students feel unheard and unsupported, with little attention paid to their well-being. Additionally, some staff members display unprofessional behavior and disrespect towards students, particularl...

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Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is a public school for students in grades 4-12 in Tarzana, CA, in the Reseda neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,901 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,605,772. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, John R. Wooden High School, and more. Learn more about what Tarzana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies.

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