Public schools in North Hills, CA
16 open public schools with an address in North Hills, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,365
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of North Hills public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in North Hills, CA: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,365 students, an average of 585 per school. The largest campus is James Monroe High (1,905 students), and the largest elementary school is Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet (725).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Hills
Los Angeles Unified
Public school district
13 schools in North Hills · 784 total
Valley Charter Elementary District
Independent charter agency
1 school in North Hills
Valor Academy High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in North Hills
Valor Academy Middle District
Independent charter agency
1 school in North Hills
Elementary schools in North Hills
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana Arts Academy Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 371 | 19.5:1 | |
| Gledhill Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 373 | 18.7:1 | |
| Langdon Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 532 | 21.3:1 | |
| Lassen Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 412 | 19.6:1 | |
| Mayall Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 471 | 20.5:1 | |
| Noble Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 656 | 20.2:1 | |
| Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 421 | 20.5:1 | |
| Plummer Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 600 | 19.4:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Learning Center Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 500 | 19.2:1 | |
| Valley Charter Elementary Valley Charter Elementary District · Charter | KG–05 | 295 | 21.1:1 | |
| Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–05 | 725 | 23.4:1 |
Middle schools in North Hills
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Sepulveda Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,052 | 17.7:1 | |
| Valor Academy Middle Valor Academy Middle District · Charter | 05–08 | 510 | 27.7:1 |
High schools in North Hills
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 50 | 14.3:1 | |
| James Monroe High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,905 | 16.5:1 | |
| Valor Academy High Valor Academy High District · Charter | 09–12 | 492 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic83.4%
- Black2.7%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 North Hills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,365 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Hills
How many public schools are in North Hills, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in North Hills: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 9,365 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Hills?
Schools with an address in North Hills belong to 4 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (13 schools), Valley Charter Elementary District (1 school), Valor Academy High District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Hills?
James Monroe High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Hills, with 1,905 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Hills?
Yes. 3 of the 16 public schools in North Hills are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Valley Charter Elementary, Valor Academy High, Valor Academy Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Hills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Hills public schools is 19.6:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Hills guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities