Lake Balboa homes are served by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and the area high school is Birmingham Community Charter High School on Victory Boulevard — not “Sheldon High,” which is in Sacramento County and does not serve Lake Balboa.
The correction: Birmingham, not Sheldon
Some older listings and pages cite “Sheldon High School” for Lake Balboa. That is a factual error: Sheldon High is in Elk Grove (Sacramento County) and has nothing to do with the San Fernando Valley. Lake Balboa’s actual neighborhood high school is Birmingham Community Charter High School, an LAUSD charter on Victory Boulevard. If you see “Sheldon” attached to a Lake Balboa home, treat the rest of that listing’s school data with caution.
Elementary and middle options
Across Lake Balboa addresses, LAUSD schools you may encounter include Bassett Street Elementary, Lemay Elementary, and Calvert Charter Elementary, with Hesby Oaks School — a highly regarded K–8 charter that borders Encino — a notable draw for the southern part of the area. For middle grades you may see Van Nuys Middle School or Robert Frost Middle School depending on the parcel.
High schools and charters
Beyond Birmingham Community Charter, some Lake Balboa addresses are assigned to Reseda Charter High School or Van Nuys Senior High School. LAUSD also runs magnet and choice programs that operate outside standard attendance boundaries. Because LAUSD assignments and charter zones can be granular, confirm the exact school for any home using the official LAUSD School Locator before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What high school serves Lake Balboa?
Birmingham Community Charter High School (LAUSD), on Victory Boulevard. Some addresses are assigned to Reseda Charter or Van Nuys High instead — verify by address.
Is Sheldon High in Lake Balboa?
No. Sheldon High School is in Elk Grove, near Sacramento. It does not serve Lake Balboa. The neighborhood high school is Birmingham Community Charter.
What is the Hesby Oaks draw?
Hesby Oaks is a well-regarded LAUSD K-8 charter bordering Encino; its attendance area is a draw for the southern / Encino-gateway part of Lake Balboa. Confirm the boundary by address.
How do I verify a Lake Balboa home’s schools?
Use the official LAUSD School Locator for attendance, and the California School Dashboard for current performance. Brian can run this by address during your search.
Does Brian cover Lake Balboa?
Yes — the Brian Cooper team serves the San Fernando Valley including Lake Balboa from its Simi Valley headquarters, with by-address school checks part of the process.
