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#4123 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
7477 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Math 13% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Robert Fulton College Preparatory score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert Fulton College Preparatory 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 51Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$61,207
Median home value
$698,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills PrepPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| The Help Group's North Hills PrepPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Cal Burke HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Panorama HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #432 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
Robert Fulton College Preparatory is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Robert Fulton College Preparatory is a public high school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,258 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,123 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Fulton College Preparatory
What grades does Robert Fulton College Preparatory serve?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Fulton College Preparatory is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Fulton College Preparatory rank in CA?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory ranks #4,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert Fulton College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Fulton College Preparatory has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert Fulton College Preparatory a charter school?
No, Robert Fulton College Preparatory is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Fulton College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Robert Fulton College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
93.5% of students at Robert Fulton College Preparatory 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (818) 947-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91405)
- 54,887
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 91405; 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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