Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School vs. Van Nuys Senior High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,969 students in grades 9-12, Van Nuys Senior High School 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,774 students
1,969 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
103 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4781 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3258 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
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Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
464
441
Grade 10 Students
441
506
Grade 11 Students
443
507
Grade 12 Students
426
515
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
70%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
37%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%