Excellent
#501 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
North Hollywood Senior High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · North Hollywood, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5231 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Hollywood Senior High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Hollywood Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
$77,540
Median home value
$961,700
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #69 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
North Hollywood Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hollywood Senior High
North Hollywood Senior High is a public high school in North Hollywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 2,482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about North Hollywood Senior High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hollywood Senior High
What grades does North Hollywood Senior High serve?
North Hollywood Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Hollywood Senior High?
North Hollywood Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hollywood Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hollywood Senior High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hollywood Senior High rank in CA?
North Hollywood Senior High ranks #501 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Hollywood Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hollywood Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 North Hollywood Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hollywood Senior High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Hollywood Senior High a charter school?
No, North Hollywood Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hollywood Senior High a Title I school?
No, North Hollywood Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hollywood Senior High?
71.9% of students at North Hollywood Senior 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
- 2,482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (818) 753-6200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91601)
- 37,033
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 91601; 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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