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Reseda Charter High

Q: Is Reseda Charter High a good school?

Reseda Charter High ranks 1134 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

1134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 48% of California high schools

Summary

Reseda Charter High is a large public charter school serving grades 6-12 in the Reseda area of Los Angeles, with approximately 1,340 students and operating with autonomy within the Los Angeles Unified school district.

The school has a clear strength in ensuring students graduate, with a rate of 92.5% that exceeds both district and state averages; however, its academic proficiency scores in core subjects like math and English are below average, and it faces a significant challenge with chronic student absenteeism, which is higher than at many neighboring schools. For instance, nearby High Technical LA has much lower absenteeism and higher test scores, while Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet boasts an even higher graduation rate. The school shows particular effectiveness in supporting English Language Learners and students in Special Education.

In the competitive local landscape, which includes STEM-focused schools like the Magnolia Science Academy 2 and the large Birmingham Community Charter High, Reseda Charter High stands out for its commitment to graduation but indicates room for growth in academic rigor and daily attendance. Its performance has fluctuated over the years, and while it spends more per student than some local charters, outcomes vary, suggesting that practices beyond funding are key differentiators among schools in the area.

1,339

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,971

Per pupil spending ?

88.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18230 Kittridge St.
Reseda, CA 91335-6121

(818) 758-3600

District: Los Angeles Unified

Feeder schools for Reseda Charter High:

Elementary:	Bertrand Avenue Elementary
	Emelita Street Elementary
	Nestle Avenue Charter
	Newcastle Elementary
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	Reseda Elementary
	Shirley Avenue Elementary
	Tarzana Elementary
	Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.8%

White:

12.8%

Asian:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 48th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (31% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 19% California)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg39%

California avg41%

Middle school

1,664^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 24 pts since 2022

From top 36% (2022) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

1,134^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

68^th of 153High Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	34.5	1664 of 2761	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	1122 of 2783	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	1082 of 2781	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	994 of 2740	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	1433 of 2533	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.6	918 of 2551	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	1018 of 2531	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	1142 of 2509	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	35.0	1479 of 2395	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.5	791 of 2388	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.3	836 of 2374	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.5	557 of 2359	76.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	1502 of 2542	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.0	775 of 2579	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	650 of 2531	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	482 of 2458	80.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	32.2	1614 of 2534	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.3	1182 of 2552	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	1009 of 2538	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.5	724 of 2527	71.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	33.6	1019 of 1520	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.2	653 of 1537	57.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	1134 of 2162	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	1026 of 2159	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.0	1242 of 2170	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	1101 of 2123	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.1	511 of 1290	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	1145 of 2133	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.4	1087 of 2017	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.7	963 of 2021	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	836 of 2039	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.7	1045 of 1994	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.9	838 of 2426	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.9	861 of 2354	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.8	780 of 2367	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.6	658 of 2281	71.2%	★★★★☆
2009	53.5	643 of 2238	71.3%	★★★★☆
2008	57.7	511 of 2117	75.9%	★★★★☆
2007	52.6	592 of 2063	71.3%	★★★★☆
2006	46.8	697 of 1968	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.3	582 of 1901	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.2	508 of 1653	69.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	13.7	482 of 522	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.7	447 of 592	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.1	384 of 582	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	43.8	360 of 573	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.3	481 of 591	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.6	377 of 581	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.5	401 of 582	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	34.6	702 of 1161	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	73.4	88 of 555	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	54.3	355 of 1117	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	309 of 1052	70.6%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	49.3	362 of 1085	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	475 of 1064	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.7	739 of 1044	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	75.3	58 of 467	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	58.1	200 of 941	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	29.4	649 of 938	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	34.0	1257 of 1906	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	1107 of 1915	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.9	1107 of 1915	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.0	1202 of 1858	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.1	465 of 1054	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.6	884 of 1833	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.7	1192 of 1760	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	1109 of 1900	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	913 of 1902	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	1133 of 1917	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	972 of 1861	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.6	787 of 1814	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	894 of 1742	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	998 of 2013	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.8	935 of 2026	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.8	1134 of 2030	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.0	874 of 1943	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	339 of 1126	69.9%	★★★★☆
2019	46.4	1021 of 1937	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	1065 of 1862	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	886 of 1942	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.8	850 of 1948	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.3	1207 of 1963	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	881 of 1916	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.6	514 of 1122	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.4	948 of 1880	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.8	877 of 1834	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	453 of 1252	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.7	570 of 1216	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	552 of 1197	53.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	837 of 1155	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.2	570 of 1173	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.9	809 of 1193	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.9	832 of 1204	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.9	817 of 1222	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.2	903 of 1173	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Female (2025)43rd percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)38th percentile~ school

Male (2025)36th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-7 vs school

High school

English Language Learner (2024)67th percentile+14 vs school

Special Education (2025)64th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)42nd percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2022)40th percentile-9 vs school

Asian (2024)37th percentile-15 vs school

Female (2025)34th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)28th percentile-20 vs school

African American (2022)8th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy42%-7 vs state

Mathematics24%-13 vs state

Science22%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reseda Charter High	Public, Charter	6-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3600	1,339	76	17.6	88.3%	171 (12.8%)	44 (3.3%)	1,002 (74.8%)	87 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	30 (2.2%)	45.4	1134^th of 2162 public high schools	47.5%		48.9	1026^th of 2159 public high schools	52.5%	108	24.1	21.9	14.3	22.0	37.8	41.5	33.3	46.8	42.3	25.0	25.3	24.6	23.8	24.4	$25,971	$4,915	$21,056
Zane Grey Continuation	Public	9-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3769	77	5	15.2	98.7%	8 (10.4%)	5 (6.5%)	63 (81.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.3	1869^th of 2162 public high schools	13.6%		13.2	1881^st of 2159 public high schools	12.9%	12		6.3		9.1				10.7	10.7				8.0	8.0	$31,217	$6,980	$24,237
Magnolia Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-0507	746	39	19.1	86.2%	29 (3.9%)	7 (0.9%)	661 (88.6%)	43 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	52.7	974^th of 2162 public high schools	54.9%		57.5	823^rd of 2159 public high schools	61.9%	151	16.9	30.1		21.6	22.1	34.5	34.4	54.8	34.4	22.8	25.2	24.0	19.7	23.3	$21,916	$1,902	$20,014
Magnolia Science Academy 5	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 5 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 705-5676	218	13	16.3	78.4%	13 (6.0%)	4 (1.8%)	183 (83.9%)	15 (6.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	63	740^th of 2162 public high schools	65.8%		71.4	546^th of 2159 public high schools	74.7%	194	25.0		31.3	27.5	46.3	58.6	50.0	62.5	53.4	61.0	55.2	50.0	20.8	49.2	$21,457	$2,538	$18,919
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center	Public	11-12	19034 Gault St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-5341	142	19	7.5	57.0%	41 (28.9%)	11 (7.7%)	70 (49.3%)	16 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)															$87,911	$10,496	$77,415
Magnolia Science Academy 2	Public, Charter	6-12	17125 Victory Blvd.	Van Nuys	91406	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-0300	514	21	24.0	92.6%	16 (3.1%)	16 (3.1%)	468 (91.1%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50.3	1034^th of 2162 public high schools	52.2%		50.7	984^th of 2159 public high schools	54.4%	50	16.0	26.2		18.9	27.9	29.1	40.0	61.9	35.8	9.6	14.4	15.0	14.6	13.2	$20,194	$1,015	$19,179
High Technical LA	Public, Charter	9-12	17111 Victory Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	High Technical LA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-2680	362	16	22.2	47.2%	215 (59.4%)	2 (0.6%)	114 (31.5%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	83	359^th of 2162 public high schools	83.4%		89.8	233^rd of 2159 public high schools	89.2%	126		43.5		43.0				68.7	68.7				48.2	48.2	$16,663	$686	$15,977
Birmingham Community Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	17000 Haynes St.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Birmingham Community Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-5200	3,162	140	22.6	90.0%	147 (4.6%)	122 (3.9%)	2,724 (86.1%)	110 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	52 (1.6%)	71.4	570^th of 2162 public high schools	73.6%		65.5	642^nd of 2159 public high schools	70.3%	72		36.4	15.6	35.5				75.3	75.3				29.2	29.2	$20,192	$2,405	$17,787
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet	Public	9-12	6649 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 654-3775	183	14	13.5	78.7%	50 (27.3%)	8 (4.4%)	109 (59.6%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	66.7	663^rd of 2162 public high schools	69.3%		71.4	545^th of 2159 public high schools	74.8%	118		35.5		32.4				53.1	53.1				37.5	37.5	$29,435	$4,769	$24,666
Independence Continuation	Public	9-12	6501 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-7737	103	6	18.7	90.3%	10 (9.7%)	3 (2.9%)	89 (86.4%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	1781^st of 2162 public high schools	17.6%		16	1789^th of 2159 public high schools	17.1%	8		0.0	7.7	2.4				24.3	24.3				5.6	5.6	$28,445	$5,518	$22,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Reseda Charter High

Is Reseda Charter High a good school?

Reseda Charter High ranks 1134^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Reseda Charter High?

Reseda Charter High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bertrand Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Emelita Street Elementary
Elementary : Nestle Avenue Charter
Elementary : Newcastle Elementary
Elementary : Reseda Elementary
Elementary : Shirley Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Tarzana Elementary
Elementary : Vanalden Avenue Elementary

What district is Reseda Charter High in?

Los Angeles Unified

How many students attend Reseda Charter High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,339 students attended Reseda Charter High.

What is the racial makeup of Reseda Charter High?

Students at Reseda Charter High are 75% Hispanic, 13% White, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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