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High Tech La vs. Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies

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School Overview

School
High Tech La
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

High Tech La ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, High Tech La ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,784 students in grades 4-12, Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
4-12
Total Students
363 students
1,784 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Tech La over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Tech La.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Tech La over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Tech La with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the High Technology La School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2112 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1606 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Tech La, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech La who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the High Technology La School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech La who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the High Technology La School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech La who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the High Technology La School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
85-89%
(Top 50% in CA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High Tech La with the average graduation rate observed in the High Technology La School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High Tech La by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies by grade.
Grade 4 Students
-
169
Grade 5 Students
-
171
Grade 6 Students
-
179
Grade 7 Students
-
180
Grade 8 Students
-
179
Grade 9 Students
103
238
Grade 10 Students
103
237
Grade 11 Students
80
216
Grade 12 Students
77
215

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Tech La, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the High Technology La School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Tech La, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the High Technology La School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Tech La, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the High Technology La School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Tech La, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the High Technology La School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Tech La, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the High Technology La School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Tech La, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the High Technology La School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Tech La, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the High Technology La School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Tech La, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the High Technology La School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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