John H. Francis Polytechnic

2,124 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, located in Sun Valley, California, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known commonly as "Poly," the school has a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The campus is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and its deep roots in the San Fernando Valley community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Polytechnic High School provides various specialized pathways and extracurricular opportunities, including advanced placement courses, performing arts, and competitive sports teams. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on student growth and civic engagement. By leveraging its resources and experienced faculty, the institution remains committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society.

2,124

Total Students

111.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Francis Polytechnic
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	1,918
Black	22
Asian	75
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,918 (90.3%)
White
86 (4.0%)
Asian
75 (3.5%)
Black
22 (1.0%)
Two or More
22 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	(818)394-3600
Website:	http://polyhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,905
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 9 512

Grade 10 600

Grade 11 500

Grade 12 512

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John H. Francis Polytechnic
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	512
Grade 10	600
Grade 11	500
Grade 12	512

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John H. Francis Polytechnic
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,019	48%
Male	1,105	52%

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