Very Good
#263 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 15% of private schools
Shalhevet High School
High School
910 S FAIRFAX AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#263 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#17 of 137
public schools
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About Shalhevet High School
Shalhevet High School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA. Shalhevet High School serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Shalhevet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Shalhevet High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Shalhevet High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Shalhevet High School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Shalhevet High School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies | 8.1 |
| Whitman Continuation | 7.0 |
| Fairfax Senior High | 7.8 |
| Los Angeles Senior High | 5.6 |
| Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM | 9.0 |
| Larchmont Charter | 8.9 |
| Alexander Hamilton Senior High | 7.4 |
| Cheviot Hills Continuation | 6.6 |
| Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High | 5.6 |
| View Park Continuation | — |
| Hollywood Senior High | 7.6 |
| Math and Science College Preparatory | 7.1 |
| Joseph Pomeroy Widney CAR Prep and Transition CTR | 4.5 |
| Richard A. Alonzo Community Day | 5.4 |
| Marlton | 4.5 |
| UCLA Community K-12 | 6.5 |
| New Open World Academy K-12 | 6.4 |
| Los Angeles High School of the Arts | 7.5 |
| School for the Visual Arts and Humanities | 7.5 |
| Ambassador-Global Leadership | 6.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
910 S FAIRFAX AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shalhevet High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FUTURES ACADEMY-BEVERLY HILLS (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Beverly Hills), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MACHON LOS ANGELES (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, FUTURES ACADEMY - BEVERLY HILLS (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Beverly Hills), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90036 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,877
Median Home Value
$1,958,600
Median Rent
$2,730/mo
Population
38,784
College Educated
68.3%
Homeownership
13.4%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
36.4
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| EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto, CA | 7.5 |
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| THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shalhevet High School
What grades does Shalhevet High School serve?
Shalhevet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shalhevet High School?
Shalhevet High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shalhevet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shalhevet High School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shalhevet High School rank in CA?
Shalhevet High School ranks #263 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Shalhevet High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shalhevet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shalhevet High School a private school?
Yes, Shalhevet High School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shalhevet High School a religious school?
Shalhevet High School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 930-9333
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