Ulysses S. Grant High School is a public high school located in the Valley Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States, in the east central San Fernando Valley. It is located adjacent to Los Angeles Valley College. It is part of District North 2 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School's student population of 1,798 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Brown
School Rankings
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4781 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School's ranking?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is ranked #4781 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School often compared to?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Nuys Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?
1,798 students attend Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School offer ?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School part of?
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of Instruction (Events)
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
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