Van Nuys Senior High School

6535 Cedros Avenue

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 24, 2020

My experience at the school as a parent has been amazing in the magnet. There are very smart kids from great families with good values.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2019

I love the school, the teachers are great and overall great school! However, if your child is serious about music and you are looking to send your child to performing arts magnet, I say don't do it. The level of the music at the performing arts are terrible. I don't see how they can call performing arts magnet proudly. Its very disappointing. This is only for music. I am not sure about theater dept. I've heard regular school with much better choir and better music band (jazz band).
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2018

I like it more and more each year. The magnet programs are solid and while the campus needs TLC it is quite nice to visit on back to school nights etc. The students I encounter seem to enjoy being there and all seem to be thriving.
Submitted by student on August 13, 2018

Van Nuys High is a treasure with one qualification. If you are lucky enough to be in one of the Magnet Programs the school resources are great. The home school experience is less than stellar, though, and there is such a stark difference in the classroom experience. I took a Government/Civic course that was mixed Magnet/Home school students and the level of academic rigor was nil. We read information from our textbook and answered the very basic questions at the end if the chapter, stuff I could do in junior high school. Magnet program offers lots of AP courses and teachers are often inspirational. I also took the Auto Shop class, which I felt was a unique offering at a high school these days.
Submitted by other on June 02, 2017

this is a great school no fight during class you rarely see students walking around unless they have a pass or work for the office they campus is usually clean most students are respectful all students always get to class on time.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2016

There are plenty of LAUSD schools that do one or two things well. Van Nuys HS across the board succeeds in more areas. Three magnets (Performing Arts, Medical, Math/Science) make up half the school, and neighborhood students make up the rest. With nearly 2700 students, this school is able to have more sports than smaller campuses and more sections of each AP. Students don't have to choose between classes. All three magnets are treated like one group and have access to all magnet classes.
Submitted by other on May 11, 2016

Looking for a high performing high school with unheard of arts opportunities? VNHS is it. Some might call it a hidden gem, but it's been providing a high quality option for families for generations. Magnet students are treated as one unit--Medical Magnet, Math/Science, and Performing Arts all have access to the offerings of the others.
Submitted by student on November 04, 2015

Van Nuys high school is one of the finest offered I the public school system. There are dedicated and caring teachers that go beyond their duties. Most of the magnet teachers are high caliber instructors that love and are passionate about their subject. Some of our teachers teach at ucla's ap readiness which further supports them really knowing their subject!! The magnets also boasts very high ap pass rates ( highest in the district for many years) and offer an impressive array of ap classes. Many students have gone on to Ivy League universities and uc schools. The school provides extracurricular opportunities for students to participate to maximize their potential. We have to study hard but still have fun!! The student population is diverse which makes the experience of attending Van Nuys that much more special!!
Submitted by student on September 28, 2015

I am a senior at Van Nuys H.S and my experience with this school has been great. Their academic classes are so educational and far more advanced. The teachers are great and well experienced. If you are looking for an above average school this is the one. All the magnets are great. It has been an honor to attend V.N.H.S
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2015

My son is a nine grade student and in the medical magnet. He learn a lot different stuffs in this school. Such as hospital field trips and professional speech about careers. All these give the students a change to know about real life ahead of time. The magnets are very good programs.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2014

My daughter was in the performing arts magnet. She loved performing in the musicals every year. The school offers AP courses which have some amazing teachers. She was able to get a great education and pursue her passion in the arts. This is a school with a mixture of the different ethnicities and backgrounds. I think the experience of her meeting them was valuable to her growth. The magnet programs have great opportunities and will let your child explore what they want to do. I've never felt my daughter was unsafe at school. This school has a large student body. I don't think any school can say they are completely "safe". If want to shelter your child from the world, this is not the place.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

Cool but won't know for sure till fall :) The school offers a Medical Magnet Program
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2014

what an amazing school!! totally worth it. the magnet program is the best . great job!!
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2014

Drug dealing? Cheating?, Fights?, Bad students?, Bad teachers? What are you parents thinking? I, as parent wouldn't say anything bad about this school. Its a VERY GOOD school. I transferred my child out of North Hollywood HS where the students CHEAT their way out of high school, where its full of gang members that have tattoos all over their bodies, students who do drugs, most the students drop out, fights, cops, arrests. No Van Nuys HS is not like that at ALL. They have this AMAZING Magnet Program. My daughter is in the Medical Magnet Program. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and Providence Holy Cross Hospital have provided opportunities for our medical magnets to explore the healthcare industry, as have a number of healthcare facilities around the district where these students perform volunteer hours required as tenth and eleventh graders. Now that's a SCHOOL!!! Most 10th graders pass the CAHSEE which really doesn't happen at many schools. I went to watch the MARCH BAND and they were OUTSTANDING, every year they win 1st place! I as a mother who is judgmental about schools, I fell in love with this school. Totally worth it!!
Submitted by other on October 24, 2013

This is one of the most amazing high schools you or can go to. The marching band is amazing, and many of the kids at school have so much pep! This school has many amazing teachers like Mr.Furman. As a residential student the only thing i hate is that I'm looked down on because I'm not in a magnet program. Nevertheless, this school is awesome! You should definitely come here, we have many cool clubs and electives!
Submitted by teacher on June 14, 2013

Class of 2011 !! Best teachers, staff and principal. So Sad to know Vanderbock is retiring, she did the school well!!
Submitted by teacher on September 04, 2012

Van Nuys High School has some great programs. Besides the three magnets there is a Manufacturing Academy Program and an Automotive Program. This tech savvy school has 22 computer labs and uses a community networked web 2.0 website
Submitted by other on November 08, 2011

This is one of the finest high schools you or your children can attend. We boast the highest advanced placement (AP) passing rate in LAUSD. This is no small feat as the national passing rate for the AP exam is well below 50%. There exists only 2 high schools that are on the same tier that of which Van Nuys is on which is Granada and North Hollywood. These 3 schools are one of the few schools that offer a selection of all AP classes. I can't say the performing arts magnet is heavily focused on school but if you are interested in the arts program our school is top notch. The marching band wins 1st in all of LAUSD consecutively every year. There are no drop outs in the math-science or medical magnet. It is a very competitive school and there are many caring teachers. My only complaint regarding this school is the social warfare between residential and magnet students. Magnet students resent the fact that residential test scores lower the school's ranking and the residential students resent the preferential treatment of magnet students. I am currently a Jr. in the Math/Science magnet. This school prepares you for college. I'm taking 5 AP classes this year.