Venice Senior High

13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

2,293 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Venice Senior High School, located on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles, is a historic public institution serving the diverse student population of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its iconic Art Deco architecture—which has frequently served as a backdrop for major motion pictures and television shows—the school balances a rich legacy with a modern commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized magnet programs, and career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Venice High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive community environment, encouraging students to engage in civic responsibility and personal development. By leveraging its unique location in the Venice community, the school works to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and resources, striving to ensure that every student is well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

2,293

Total Students

107.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Venice Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	1,218
Black	267
Asian	161
Two or More	196
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,218 (53.1%)
White
448 (19.5%)
Black
267 (11.6%)
Two or More
196 (8.5%)
Asian
161 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)577-4200
Website:	http://venicehs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 657

Grade 10 556

Grade 11 564

Grade 12 516