- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Nuys, CA
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003052
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062271003052 · Van Nuys, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,774 enr · 21.4:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High 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
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
1,774 students
What this shows Ulysses S. Grant Senior High reports 1,774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses S. Grant Senior High compares
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,774
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.1%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 37.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses S. Grant Senior High'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 high schools in Van Nuys
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Van Nuys Senior High
Standard public school
1,969 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Champs - Charter Hs of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
Standard public school
424 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Continuation
Alternative education program
136 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jack London Continuation
Alternative education program
62 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High has 1,774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Nuys, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,783 (2022-23) → 1,798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
84.5% of students at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank among high schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Van Nuys, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Van Nuys on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Ulysses S. Grant Senior High, 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.