For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,531 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 23% (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 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Van Nuys Senior High School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 11% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Jack London Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12924 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2794
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 83% 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: Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet vs. Van Nuys Senior High School, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School vs. Van Nuys Senior High School
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