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13000 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066-3512
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
62.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 38.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 495/1,596 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 373/1,596 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,293 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,484 (64.7%) |
| English Learners | 88 (3.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.0 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period.
•Math +9.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
38.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.8-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Venice Senior High compare within the district?
Venice Senior High is No. 58 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Venice Senior High rank in California?
Venice Senior High ranks No. 495 of 1,596 in reading and No. 373 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Venice Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 76 in reading and No. 66 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.8% meet the reading standard and 24.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Venice Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Venice Senior High is No. 36 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Venice Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Venice Senior High is No. 133 in reading and No. 93 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Senior HighThis school | 38.0% | 62.9% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy | 10.9% | 25.1% |
