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#2127 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Grover Cleveland Charter High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Reseda, CA

A Los Angeles Unified charter high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8140 Vanalden Ave., Reseda, CA 91335

  • Math 38% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation30.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Grover Cleveland Charter High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grover Cleveland Charter High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,164

Median home value

$700,400

Median rent

$1,811/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Joaquin Miller Career and Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4120.1 mi144Compare →
Valley International Preparatory HighCharter · enrollment unverified9.09–120.3 mi276Compare →
Friends Kids AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi6Compare →
John R. Wooden HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.6 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#220 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grover Cleveland Charter High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grover Cleveland Charter High

Grover Cleveland Charter High is a public high school in Reseda, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 2,784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Grover Cleveland Charter High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Grover Cleveland Charter High School is a public institution serving grades 9–12, located in the Reseda neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California 2. The school includes the Cleveland Humanities Magnet as part of its structure 2. It offers various academic pathways designed to personalize learning, including Media Arts, Visual Arts, STEM, Performing Arts, Liberal Studies, and World Language 2. Specific academic programs include the Academy of Art and Technology (AOAT) and the School for Advanced Studies (SAS) 2. Additionally, the school operates two magnet programs: the Humanities Magnet and the Global Media Studies Magnet 2.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grover Cleveland Charter High

What grades does Grover Cleveland Charter High serve?

Grover Cleveland Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grover Cleveland Charter High?

Grover Cleveland Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 2,784 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Charter High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Charter High is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grover Cleveland Charter High rank in CA?

Grover Cleveland Charter High ranks #2,127 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Grover Cleveland Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grover Cleveland Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grover Cleveland Charter High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grover Cleveland Charter High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grover Cleveland Charter High a charter school?

Yes, Grover Cleveland Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Grover Cleveland Charter High a Title I school?

No, Grover Cleveland Charter High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grover Cleveland Charter High?

70.6% of students at Grover Cleveland Charter High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,784
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 91335)
74,802
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91335; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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