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Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies vs. Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

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School Overview

School
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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%)
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Overview
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).
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks in the top 50% 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
4-12
K-12
Total Students
1,784 students
586 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
28 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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

#1606 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3221 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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.
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CA)
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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 Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
21
Grade 1 Students
-
24
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
169
57
Grade 5 Students
171
55
Grade 6 Students
179
55
Grade 7 Students
180
59
Grade 8 Students
179
53
Grade 9 Students
238
48
Grade 10 Students
237
47
Grade 11 Students
216
41
Grade 12 Students
215
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
17%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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
35%
40%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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
3%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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
39%
45%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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
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.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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.
0.70
0.63
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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
49%
72%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, 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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