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#3731 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 39% in state

Panorama High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Panorama City, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8015 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism43.1%

Students at Panorama High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Panorama 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$56,369

Median home value

$586,500

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·16 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
Cal Burke HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.2 mi111Compare →
St Genevieve High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–120.7 mi982Compare →
St. Genevieve High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.7 mi547Compare →
Robert Fulton College PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified6.76–120.8 mi1,258Compare →

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
#404 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

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

About Panorama High

Panorama High is a public high school in Panorama City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,731 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Panorama High

What grades does Panorama High serve?

Panorama High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Panorama High?

Panorama High has an enrollment of approximately 1,420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama High?

The student-teacher ratio at Panorama High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Panorama High rank in CA?

Panorama High ranks #3,731 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Panorama High's MySchoolScout rating?

Panorama High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Panorama High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Panorama High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Panorama High a charter school?

No, Panorama High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Panorama High a Title I school?

No, Panorama High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panorama High?

96.7% of students at Panorama 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
1,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 91402)
66,710
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
35.1
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 91402; 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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