Verdugo Hills Senior High

Summary:

Verdugo Hills Senior High is a public high school located in Tujunga, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,195 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verdugo Hills Senior High consistently performs above the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with 69.02% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state. However, the school's performance in CAST Science assessments is more mixed, with 11th-grade students scoring below the district and state averages in recent years. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.4% to 94.2% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Verdugo Hills Senior High has seen varying performance across different student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students performing better than their male and Asian/White counterparts, while English Language Learner and Special Education students have struggled.

Compared to nearby schools, Verdugo Hills Senior High generally outperforms the Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance. However, the school lags behind high-performing charter schools like PUC Community Charter Mid and PUC Community Charter Early College High, as well as the highly-ranked Crescenta Valley High and Anderson W. Clark Magnet High in the Glendale Unified School District. The school's socioeconomic factors, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the challenges with chronic absenteeism and the performance of certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10625 Plainview Ave.
       Tujunga, CA  91042-1723


(818) 951-5400

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
658th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,165 Help


Feeder schools for Verdugo Hills Senior High:

Elementary:    Apperson Street Elementary
    Brainard Elementary
    Glenwood Elementary
    Mountain View Elementary
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Middle:    Charles Maclay Middle
    Mt. Gleason Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,198

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.0%
White:
28.5%
Asian:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Verdugo Hills Senior High ranks better than 71.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 25th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Verdugo Hills Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64%), White (28.5%), Asian (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verdugo Hills Senior High is 17.8. 89 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verdugo Hills Senior High is $12,165. 91 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Verdugo Hills Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Verdugo Hills Senior High 658th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Verdugo Hills Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Verdugo Hills Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.54 945th 1653 42.8%
2005 28.73 1081st 1901 43.1%
2006 32.23 1035th 1968 47.4%
2007 33.36 1057th 2063 48.8%
2008 38.15 960th 2117 54.7%
2009 50.25 739th 2238 67.0%
2010 51.20 728th 2281 68.1%
2011 53.34 705th 2367 70.2%
2012 50.44 788th 2354 66.5%
2013 52.63 716th 2426 70.5%
2015 64.38 670th 1994 66.4%
2016 61.29 763rd 2039 62.6%
2017 49.30 1041st 2021 48.5%
2018 60.98 779th 2017 61.4%
2019 52.60 914th 2133 57.1%
2021 85.62 177th 1290 86.3%
2022 54.82 826th 2123 61.1%
2023 63.37 590th 2348 74.9%
2024 59.13 658th 2323 71.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.51 726th 938 22.6%
2019 60.62 188th 941 80.0%
2022 26.96 981st 1044 6.0%
2023 42.72 394th 1323 70.2%
2024 30.07 838th 1350 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.23 542nd 1547 65.0%
2024 48.44 531st 1534 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.65 613th 1862 67.1%
2019 59.49 691st 1937 64.3%
2021 91.47 68th 1126 94.0%
2022 58.32 663rd 1943 65.9%
2023 68.47 442nd 2247 80.3%
2024 59.72 605th 2235 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.96 757th 1760 57.0%
2019 63.70 568th 1833 69.0%
2021 85.04 145th 1054 86.2%
2022 55.31 711th 1858 61.7%
2023 59.12 624th 2118 70.5%
2024 63.40 536th 2098 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.91 359th 1052 65.9%
2019 39.09 572nd 1117 48.8%
2021 54.21 181st 555 67.4%
2022 48.05 439th 1161 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.28 753rd 1834 58.9%
2019 45.83 962nd 1880 48.8%
2021 81.40 209th 1122 81.4%
2022 48.37 862nd 1916 55.0%
2023 64.49 540th 2207 75.5%
2024 52.75 741st 2172 65.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.49 443rd 581 23.8%
2022 49.43 325th 581 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 161st 582 72.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 633rd 1742 63.7%
2019 61.19 610th 1814 66.4%
2022 59.12 632nd 1861 66.0%
2023 67.81 456th 2142 78.7%
2024 58.07 639th 2125 69.9%
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Rank History for White students at Verdugo Hills Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.02 661st 1173 43.6%
2019 47.12 658th 1222 46.2%
2022 35.55 785th 1204 34.8%
2023 55.94 506th 1434 64.7%
2024 58.01 463rd 1406 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Verdugo Hills Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 762 24 357 749 7 n/a n/a 0 1899
1989 650 29 329 1077 11 n/a n/a 0 2096
1990 609 26 212 960 9 n/a n/a 0 1816
1991 718 68 175 1201 6 n/a n/a 0 2168
1992 683 54 159 1215 9 n/a n/a 0 2120
1993 706 71 186 1190 5 n/a n/a 0 2158
1994 674 68 182 1162 19 n/a n/a 0 2105
1995 627 61 167 1060 5 n/a n/a 0 1920
1996 627 61 167 1060 5 n/a n/a 0 1920
1997 656 89 175 1190 5 n/a n/a 0 2115
1998 645 84 183 1180 5 n/a n/a 0 2097
1999 674 108 204 1138 12 n/a n/a 0 2136
2000 672 118 226 1123 18 n/a n/a 0 2157
2001 681 104 234 1073 20 n/a n/a 0 2112
2002 720 98 241 1237 23 n/a n/a 0 2319
2003 720 98 241 1237 23 n/a n/a 0 2319
2004 727 95 247 1314 19 n/a n/a 0 2402
2005 726 85 259 1324 11 n/a n/a 0 2405
2006 760 81 256 1274 12 n/a n/a 0 2383
2007 785 84 245 1208 11 n/a n/a 11 2344
2008 754 84 256 1224 9 n/a n/a 0 2327
2009 719 84 236 1171 12 13 19 0 2254
2010 660 70 193 1134 13 8 37 0 2115
2011 632 55 183 1117 13 2 6 0 2008
2012 549 50 145 1022 10 2 5 0 1783
2013 512 56 118 947 16 2 0 0 1651
2014 509 57 114 914 20 3 0 0 1617
2015 481 61 89 815 16 3 19 0 1484
2016 455 66 87 778 14 3 15 0 1418
2017 422 51 92 766 11 1 14 0 1357
2018 400 37 81 742 7 0 16 0 1283
2019 414 39 86 752 5 1 0 0 1297
2020 404 30 80 718 4 2 19 0 1257
2021 394 32 69 737 2 4 17 0 1255
2022 350 30 54 720 3 7 28 0 1192
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1195 1195
2024 341 18 41 767 1 6 24 0 1198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Verdugo Hills Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1899 71.6 26.5 n/a
1989 2096 77.0 27.2 n/a
1990 1816 70.0 25.9 n/a
1991 2168 84.3 25.7 n/a
1992 2120 85.7 24.7 47.5
1993 2158 72.9 29.6 47.7
1994 2105 74.4 28.3 42.1
1995 1920 69.3 27.7 51.6
1996 1920 69.3 27.7 51.6
1997 2115 71.1 29.7 46.3
1998 2097 77.5 27.1 46.9
1999 2136 75.8 28.2 50.5
2000 2157 83.3 25.9 46.2
2001 2112 83.3 25.4 64.2
2002 2319 83.4 27.8 66.1
2003 2319 83.4 27.8 66.1
2004 2402 85.1 28.2 64.5
2005 2405 89.3 26.9 65.6
2006 2383 87.5 27.2 62.1
2007 2344 89.6 26.2 65.4
2008 2327 107.0 21.7 59.3
2009 2254 86.7 20.7 60.9
2010 2115 76.9 27.4 67.2
2011 2008 n/a n/a 65.8
2012 1783 75.3 23.6 n/a
2013 1651 64.3 25.6 62.1
2014 1617 62.7 25.7 72.3
2015 1484 69.0 21.5 61.7
2016 1418 65.0 21.8 68.9
2017 1357 63.5 21.3 76.9
2018 1283 64.3 19.9 76.2
2019 1297 62.3 20.8 74.9
2020 1257 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 1255 68.3 18.3 74.3
2022 1192 67.0 17.7 77.5
2023 1195 69.1 17.2 81.4
2024 1198 67.1 17.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Verdugo Hills Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1899 71.6 26.5 n/a
1989 2096 77.0 27.2 n/a
1990 1816 70.0 25.9 n/a
1991 2168 84.3 25.7 n/a
1992 2120 85.7 24.7 47.5
1993 2158 72.9 29.6 47.7
1994 2105 74.4 28.3 42.1
1995 1920 69.3 27.7 51.6
1996 1920 69.3 27.7 51.6
1997 2115 71.1 29.7 46.3
1998 2097 77.5 27.1 46.9
1999 2136 75.8 28.2 50.5
2000 2157 83.3 25.9 46.2
2001 2112 83.3 25.4 64.2
2002 2319 83.4 27.8 66.1
2003 2319 83.4 27.8 66.1
2004 2402 85.1 28.2 64.5
2005 2405 89.3 26.9 65.6
2006 2383 87.5 27.2 62.1
2007 2344 89.6 26.2 65.4
2008 2327 107.0 21.7 59.3
2009 2254 86.7 20.7 60.9
2010 2115 76.9 27.4 67.2
2011 2008 n/a n/a 65.8
2012 1783 75.3 23.6 n/a
2013 1651 64.3 25.6 62.1
2014 1617 62.7 25.7 72.3
2015 1484 69.0 21.5 61.7
2016 1418 65.0 21.8 68.9
2017 1357 63.5 21.3 76.9
2018 1283 64.3 19.9 76.2
2019 1297 62.3 20.8 74.9
2020 1257 n/a n/a 78.1
2021 1255 68.3 18.3 74.3
2022 1192 67.0 17.7 77.5
2023 1195 69.1 17.2 81.4
2024 1198 67.1 17.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Verdugo Hills Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,165

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verdugo Hills Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 914th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 590th of 2348 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Verdugo Hills Senior High)55.263.7
 8.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Verdugo Hills Senior High)30.538.6
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Verdugo Hills Senior High)24.621.5
 3.1%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Verdugo Hills Senior High)12.529
 16.5%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.216.6
 8.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12971195
 7.9%
African American390
 100%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian860
 100%
Hispanic7520
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4140
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%81.4%
 6.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,198 students attended Verdugo Hills Senior High.

Students at Verdugo Hills Senior High are 64% Hispanic, 28% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Verdugo Hills Senior High ranks 658th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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