Van Nuys Senior High

vannuyshs.lausd.org

1,969 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Van Nuys Senior High School, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley at 6535 Cedros Ave., is a prominent educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). With a long-standing history serving the Van Nuys community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Known for its diverse student body, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to a variety of student interests and talents.

In addition to its core educational offerings, Van Nuys Senior High is recognized for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing its connection to the broader LAUSD system, the school provides students with access to various resources, including college preparatory counseling and career-readiness initiatives. For current information regarding academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific school programs, students and parents are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/vnhs.

1,969

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Nuys Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	1,383
Black	58
Asian	239
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,383 (70.2%)
Asian
239 (12.1%)
White
228 (11.6%)
Black
58 (2.9%)
Two or More
54 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	(818)778-6800
Website:	http://vannuyshs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 441

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 507

Grade 12 515

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Nuys Senior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	441
Grade 10	506
Grade 11	507
Grade 12	515

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Nuys Senior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	966	49.1%
Male	1,003	50.9%

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