Very Good
#2545 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Sylmar Charter High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Sylmar, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13050 Borden Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
- Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sylmar Charter High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sylmar Charter 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$95,480
Median home value
$641,100
Median rent
$1,965/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91342; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Evergreen ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Puc Lakeview Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Puc Triumph Charter Academy and Puc Triumph Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 802 | Compare → |
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #275 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
Sylmar Charter High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylmar Charter High
Sylmar Charter High is a public high school in Sylmar, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,545 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylmar Charter High
What grades does Sylmar Charter High serve?
Sylmar Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sylmar Charter High?
Sylmar Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 1,508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylmar Charter High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylmar Charter High rank in CA?
Sylmar Charter High ranks #2,545 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sylmar Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylmar Charter High 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.
What are the test scores at Sylmar Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylmar Charter High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sylmar Charter High a charter school?
Yes, Sylmar Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sylmar Charter High a Title I school?
No, Sylmar Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylmar Charter High?
84.0% of students at Sylmar Charter 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
- 1,508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (818) 833-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91342)
- 93,513
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 91342; 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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