Ulysses S. Grant Senior High

1,774 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School, located in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a prominent public secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs. It is well-regarded for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with opportunities to engage in advanced coursework, specialized academies, and a variety of athletic and arts-based programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core academics, Grant High School is deeply integrated into the San Fernando Valley community. The campus serves as a hub for student development, emphasizing both personal growth and civic responsibility. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school utilizes its resources to support diverse learning styles and extracurricular interests, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages academic achievement and student involvement in school culture.

1,774

Total Students

87.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	942
Black	60
Asian	43
Two or More	62
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
942 (53.1%)
White
659 (37.1%)
Two or More
62 (3.5%)
Black
60 (3.4%)
Asian
43 (2.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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)756-2700
Website:	http://granths.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 9 464

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 443

Grade 12 426

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	464
Grade 10	441
Grade 11	443
Grade 12	426

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	813	45.8%
Male	961	54.2%

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