Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

About Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is an innovative school located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on preparing students for college and beyond. The school is a magnet school, meaning that it is open to all students regardless of their prior academic performance. Students are provided with a rigorous academic program that includes honors and advanced placement courses. In addition, the school provides students with a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and community service projects.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment. The school also provides a variety of resources and support to help students succeed, including a dedicated college and career center and a counseling center.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding educational experience. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	6701 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone:	(818) 342-6133
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Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	638 students

Overview Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 serves 638 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.