For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,840 students in Van Nuys, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA are High Tech La, Jack London Community Day and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Nuys, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Van Nuys have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Van Nuys, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Birmingham Community Charter High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Van Nuys, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Van Nuys Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6535 Cedros Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,090 students
Rank: #77.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #1313.
Will Rogers Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14711 Gilmore St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Van Nuys, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Harvest Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5300 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 528-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
6555 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Grades: K
| n/a students
Northwest Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7400 Van Nuys Blvd., 2
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 786-0140
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
6628 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
14935 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 902-1851
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
West Valley Special Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
6649 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-6502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Nuys, CA include High Tech La, Jack London Community Day and Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
How many public high schools are located in Van Nuys?
13 public high schools are located in Van Nuys.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Van Nuys are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Nuys include: Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School vs. Van Nuys Senior High School, Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet vs. Van Nuys Senior High School
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