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Ulysses S. Grant Senior High

13000 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA, 91401

About Ulysses S. Grant Senior High

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is one of the best schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It has about 1,930 students in grades 9–12. This public school has a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio and is known as one of the best schools for its specialized magnet programs in digital media and communications. The campus is very diverse, with 63% of students being minorities and 96% of students being from low-income families. It is one of the best schools in Van Nuys and has a 34% participation rate in Advanced Placementclasses. Academic data shows that 59% of students are good at reading and 19% are good at math. The average SAT score is around 1040. The school is in an area where the average home price is about $850,000, and it is one of the best schools for getting students ready for college. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High keeps getting better by creating a collaborative environment that helps students get ready for a wide range of careers, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Contact Information

Address

13000 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA, 91401

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Phone

(818) 756-2700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 59% in Reading.
85
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1798
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4632 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ulysses S. Grant Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.15%
Asian 2.84%
Hispanic 55.17%
Black 2.56%
Two+ Races 1.72%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
37.15%
Asian
2.84%
Hispanic
55.17%
Black
2.56%
Two+ Races
1.72%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1798
46%
827 Female
54%
971 Male

Student Population

1798 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

224 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is celebrating the recent completion of updated sports facilities, such as a new track and field that can host a variety of sports and community events. The Digital Arts and Humanities Magnet at the school recently added new professional-grade software to its curriculum. This gives students access to more advanced tools for making movies and designing graphics. The campus has also started a new peer-mentoring program that pairs upperclassmen with lowerclassmen to help them do well in school and improve the overall campus culture through group study sessions.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ulysses S. Grant Senior High teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does Ulysses S. Grant Senior High have?

Ans. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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