Very Good
#2556 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Granada Hills, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10445 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344
- Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some 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
$116,647
Median home value
$872,000
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| San Fernando Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| San Fernando Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #286 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
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is a public high school in Granada Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 794 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,556 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
What's said publicly about Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
What grades does Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences serve?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 794 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in CA?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #2,556 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences a charter school?
No, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
70.8% of students at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 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
- 794
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (818) 832-7750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91344)
- 53,248
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 91344; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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