Below Average
#7423 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Sun Valley, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9171 Telfair Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Math 7% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 40Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$74,621
Median home value
$700,100
Median rent
$1,761/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91352; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 ComplexCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Robert H. Lewis ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| John H. Francis PolytechnicEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,215 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of International Studies/humanitiesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 737 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #719 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 Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is a public high school in Sun Valley, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 347 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,423 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
What grades does Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serve?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rank in CA?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #7,423 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a charter school?
No, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies a Title I school?
No, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
91.9% of students at Valley 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (818) 394-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91352)
- 46,153
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 91352; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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