The school, briefly
SFHS dates to 1896 — older than most of Los Angeles' system — with a campus that moved to its current O'Melveny site in Pacoima. Programs include established magnet and CTE pathways; the alumni roll carries the neighborhood's history, Ritchie Valens most famously. Few LA schools own their community's identity this completely.
The zone for buyers
The attendance area covers the City of San Fernando and central/northern Pacoima blocks — verify per address with LAUSD's Resident School Identifier (the city contracts with LAUSD, so the same tool covers both jurisdictions). Edge streets toward Sylmar and Arleta flip zones mid-block. Within the zone, the City-of-San-Fernando side carries the municipal-services premium; the Pacoima side carries the lot-size value.
Market snapshot
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | $715,000 | 33 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
| Pacoima | $700,000 | 52 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is San Fernando High School actually located?
In Pacoima, just outside the City of San Fernando's limits — it serves both communities. The name reflects its 1896 origins with the city.
Is San Fernando High a good school?
It carries deep community roots, magnet/CTE pathways, and century-old traditions; fit is family-specific — tour it and review current program data rather than rankings alone.
How do I confirm a home feeds SFHS?
LAUSD's Resident School Identifier by exact address — boundaries with Sylmar Charter and Arleta High shift at the edges.
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