Charter High of the Arts Multimedia and Performing is a public charter high school in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California.
Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing's student population of 443 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing's ranking?
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing is ranked #4421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing?
The graduation rate of Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing?
443 students attend Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing?
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing offer ?
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing part of?
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing is part of Champs - Charter Hs Of Arts-Mulmedia & Perf School District.
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