- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reseda, CA
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271009151
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #2 of 5 schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271009151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies held near 1,784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 73.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062271009151 · Reseda, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,712 enr · 23.5:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies held near 1,784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 73.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
1,712 students
What this shows Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies reports 1,712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies compares
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,712 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,712
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Reseda
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Magnolia Science Academy
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
Alternative education program
641 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Science Academy 5
Standard public school
218 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
Special-education school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has 1,712 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Reseda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,786 (2022-23) → 1,784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
43.2% of students at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rank among schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #2 of 5 schools in Reseda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reseda on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.