Verdugo Hills High School is a public school located in the Tujunga community of Los Angeles, California, United States, within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Verdugo Hills Senior High School 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verdugo Hills Senior High School's student population of 1,198 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verdugo Hills Senior High School 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 Verdugo Hills Senior High School is 0.52, which is less 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
#4782 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Don
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdugo Hills Senior High School's ranking?
Verdugo Hills Senior High School is ranked #4782 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Verdugo Hills Senior High School often compared to?
Verdugo Hills Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Rock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verdugo Hills Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Verdugo Hills Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Verdugo Hills Senior High School?
1,198 students attend Verdugo Hills Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Verdugo Hills Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdugo Hills Senior High School?
Verdugo Hills Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Verdugo Hills Senior High School offer ?
Verdugo Hills Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Verdugo Hills Senior High School part of?
Verdugo Hills Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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