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Jack London Continuation

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12924 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 24.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-42.1 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$22,687

Students at Jack London Continuation score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 7% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jack London Continuation 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • 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

$75,933

Median home value

$988,500

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Jack London Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.0 mi22Compare →
Ulysses S. Grant Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.1 mi1,798Compare →
Sunrise SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–120.5 mi131Compare →
Village Glen SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.5 mi86Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#575 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

Jack London Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jack London Continuation

Jack London Continuation is a public high school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,665 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jack London Continuation

What grades does Jack London Continuation serve?

Jack London Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jack London Continuation?

Jack London Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack London Continuation?

The student-teacher ratio at Jack London Continuation is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jack London Continuation rank in CA?

Jack London Continuation ranks #5,665 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Jack London Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?

Jack London Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Jack London Continuation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack London Continuation has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jack London Continuation a charter school?

No, Jack London Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jack London Continuation a Title I school?

No, Jack London Continuation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jack London Continuation?

100.0% of students at Jack London Continuation 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
72
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
4-Year Graduation
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 91401)
39,011
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
37.2
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 91401; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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