Van Nuys High School

Van Nuys High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6535 Cedros Ave,  Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
4.6
2,398 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Yolanda Gardea
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11.5%
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
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
67.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
White
12.2%
Black
3.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#77 Niche Standout HS in California
#183 Best Public HS Teachers 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 658 Students
California State University - Northridge 548 Students
University of California - Irvine 418 Students
University of California - Berkeley 404 Students
University of California - San Diego 384 Students
University of Southern California 367 Students
University of California - Davis 260 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 255 Students
San Diego State University 199 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 190 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 212 Students
Biology 173 Students
Nursing 119 Students
Business 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Political Science and Government 54 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 48 Students
Chemistry 46 Students
Sociology 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 486 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/23/2025
This school has great teachers that challenge you to learn and help you find your passion. They gave me opportunities I never knew was possible. VNHS has many programs and activities open for students. They have a great performing arts and ARTS programs, the best magnet in our School.
4.0 Senior
4/14/2025
My experience with Van Nuys Senior High School has been good. The past years I've spent since my move to California have been a different experience, and being at the school helped me get to know the state a bit better with my friends and the opportunities I gained through machinist classes and graphic design as well.
2.0 Parent
1/28/2025
For students in Honors and AP classes, you have good teachers who want to teach. For average students or those who might struggle academically, you have lousy teachers who just pass your kid to move them on to the next year. I have one of each.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 19 Reviews
1.0 student
5/16/2025
This school is very hit or miss depending on what teachers you get. The gang related activity and voilence at this school runs rampant and the staff do very little to almost nothing about it. Illicit drug use and fights happen almost every day at this school, even to the point of multiple stabbings...
5.0 parent
1/25/2020
My experience at the school as a parent has been amazing in the magnet. There are very smart kids from great families with good values.
4.0 parent
2/26/2019
I love the school, the teachers are great and overall great school! However, if your child is serious about music and you are looking to send your child to performing arts magnet, I say don't do it. The level of the music at the performing arts are terrible. I don't see how they can call performing...
4.0 parent
9/9/2018
I like it more and more each year. The magnet programs are solid and while the campus needs TLC it is quite nice to visit on back to school nights etc. The students I encounter seem to enjoy being there and all seem to be thriving.

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Van Nuys High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Van Nuys, 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 2,398 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Van Nuys 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $937,727. Discover additional schools in the area, like Will Rogers Continuation School, Panorama High School, Robert Fulton College Preparatory, and more. Learn more about what Van Nuys has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Nuys High School.

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