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Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rates 8.3 on our ten-point scale and ranks 818 of 9,557 schools in California.

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8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale.

#818 of 9,557 schools in California

The brief

A Los Angeles Unified school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 818 of 9,557 schools in California and 211 of 775 in Los Angeles Unified.

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is listed in Los Angeles Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math55%19 points above the California average of 36%2025 CAASPP
Reading70%20 points above the California average of 50%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 50 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.3
25% of the rating
Academics
9.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 91335; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
52
Good Transit
Bike Score
76
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
2,710/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
21.2% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
3 sports
2 boys' · 1 girls' · 21 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.4Compare →
  2. Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studiesthis school
    8.3
  3. 7.5Compare →
  4. Ivy Academia4.4 mi · charter
    6.3Compare →
  5. 5.5Compare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serve?

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,784 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rank in CA?

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #818 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies's MySchoolScout rating?

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a charter school?

No, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a Title I school?

No, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?

53.5% of students at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 facts

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
1,784
Student-teacher ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#211 of 775
Schools in district
785
District spending per student
$22,687
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 91335)
74,802
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
39.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.