Public schools in Tujunga, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Tujunga, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,263
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Tujunga public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Tujunga, CA: 3 elementary, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,263 students, an average of 453 per school. The largest campus is Verdugo Hills Senior High (1,195 students), and the largest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary (567).
Every listed school belongs to Los Angeles Unified. 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 17.3:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 83% 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 Tujunga
Elementary schools in Tujunga
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 23.6:1 | |
| Pinewood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 215 | 15.4:1 | |
| Plainview Academic Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 248 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Tujunga
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lukens Continuation Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 38 | 12.9:1 | |
| Verdugo Hills Senior High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,195 | 17.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.5%
- Hispanic51.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Tujunga schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,263 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tujunga
How many public schools are in Tujunga, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Tujunga: 3 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 2,263 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tujunga?
All listed public schools with an address in Tujunga belong to Los Angeles Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Tujunga?
Verdugo Hills Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tujunga, with 1,195 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tujunga?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Tujunga are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Plainview Academic Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tujunga schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tujunga public schools is 17.3:1, 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 Tujunga 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