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#2939 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 31% in state

San Fernando Senior High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · San Fernando, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

11133 O'Melveny Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at San Fernando Senior High score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Fernando Senior 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,568/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$79,124

Median home value

$624,900

Median rent

$1,740/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 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
Mission ContinuationEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.2 mi113Compare →
Bishop Alemany HighPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.1 mi810Compare →
Bishop Alemany High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2private9–121.1 mi723Compare →
Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–121.3 mi2,738Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#323 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

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

About San Fernando Senior High

San Fernando Senior High is a public high school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,939 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Fernando Senior High

What grades does San Fernando Senior High serve?

San Fernando Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Fernando Senior High?

San Fernando Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,625 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Senior High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Fernando Senior High rank in CA?

San Fernando Senior High ranks #2,939 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Fernando Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

San Fernando Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 San Fernando Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Fernando Senior High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Fernando Senior High a charter school?

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

Is San Fernando Senior High a Title I school?

No, San Fernando Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Fernando Senior High?

90.3% of students at San Fernando 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
1,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 91340)
33,750
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
36.4
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 91340; 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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