Public schools in Sun Valley, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Sun Valley, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,395
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Sun Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Sun Valley, CA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,395 students, an average of 600 per school. The largest campus is John H. Francis Polytechnic (2,124 students), and the largest elementary school is Roscoe Elementary (481).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (10), plus 4 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 20.1:1, 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 4 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% 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 Sun Valley
Los Angeles Unified
Public school district
10 schools in Sun Valley · 784 total
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Tech 6-12 Complex DIST
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sun Valley
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sun Valley
Fenton STEM Acad: Elem CTR for Sci Tech Engr and Math DIST
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sun Valley
ISANA Cardinal Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sun Valley
Elementary schools in Sun Valley
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Charter Leadership Academy Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District · Charter | KG–06 | 313 | 20.9:1 | |
| Fenton STEM Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math Fenton STEM Acad: Elem CTR for Sci Tech Engr and Math DIST · Charter | KG–06 | 288 | 21.3:1 | |
| Fernangeles Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 459 | 20:1 | |
| Glenwood Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 189 | 21:1 | |
| ISANA Cardinal Academy ISANA Cardinal Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 294 | 22.6:1 | |
| Roscoe Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 481 | 20:1 | |
| Stonehurst Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 289 | 20.6:1 | |
| Vinedale College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles Unified | KG–08 | 207 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sun Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard E. Byrd Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 933 | 20.2:1 |
High schools in Sun Valley
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex Alliance Marine - Innovation and Tech 6-12 Complex DIST · Charter | 06–12 | 1,100 | 20.9:1 | |
| John H. Francis Polytechnic Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,124 | 19:1 | |
| Robert H. Lewis Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 74 | 18.5:1 | |
| Sun Valley Magnet Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | 06–12 | 1,272 | 17.3:1 | |
| Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | 06–12 | 372 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic89.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Sun Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sun Valley
How many public schools are in Sun Valley, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Sun Valley: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sun Valley?
Schools with an address in Sun Valley belong to 5 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (10 schools), Alliance Marine - Innovation and Tech 6-12 Complex DIST (1 school), Fenton Charter Leadership Academy 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 Sun Valley?
John H. Francis Polytechnic reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sun Valley, with 2,124 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sun Valley?
Yes. 4 of the 14 public schools in Sun Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex, Fenton Charter Leadership Academy, Fenton STEM Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sun Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sun Valley public schools is 20.1:1, 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 Sun Valley 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