Sylmar Charter High

Charter School 1,463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sylmar Charter High School, located in Sylmar, California, is a prominent member of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter institution, the school operates with increased autonomy, allowing it to tailor its academic and extracurricular programs to better meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Sylmar Charter High is recognized for fostering a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and specialized pathways, such as arts and technical training, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By bridging the gap between rigorous traditional education and specialized, student-centered learning, Sylmar Charter High serves as a vital educational pillar for the local San Fernando Valley community.

1,463

Total Students

76.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylmar Charter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	1,392
Black	19
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,392 (95.1%)
White
29 (2.0%)
Black
19 (1.3%)
Asian
11 (0.8%)
Two or More
10 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)833-3700
Website:	http://sylmarhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 9 418

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 341