- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Van Nuys Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003424
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Nuys Senior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Nuys Senior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Nuys Senior High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-147 students YoY
Van Nuys Senior High shrank from 2,323 students in 2022-23 to 2,176 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 112.8 → 113.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-147 students YoY 062271003424 · Van Nuys, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,969 enr · 17.6:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Van Nuys Senior High shrank from 2,323 students in 2022-23 to 2,176 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 112.8 → 113.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Van Nuys 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
Van Nuys Senior High
1,969 students
What this shows Van Nuys Senior High reports 1,969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Nuys Senior High compares
Van Nuys Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,969 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,969
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
Asian 12.1%
White 11.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Van Nuys Senior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 Van Nuys Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Nuys 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.
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Standard public school
1,774 students 21.4:1 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 (~1,969 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Nuys Senior High
How many students attend Van Nuys Senior High?
Van Nuys Senior High has 1,969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Nuys, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,323 (2022-23) → 2,176 (2023-24), down 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Senior High is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Van Nuys Senior High?
79.7% of students at Van Nuys Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Nuys Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Van Nuys Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Nuys Senior High?
Van Nuys Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Van Nuys Senior High rank among high schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Nuys Senior High ranks #4 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 Van Nuys 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.