North Hollywood High School

North Hollywood High School
Aerial photograph of North Hollywood High School taken in 1927.
Address
5231 Colfax Avenue North Hollywood, California, 91601 United States
Information
Type	Public high school
Established	1927
School district	Los Angeles Unified School District District 2
Principal	Dr. Randall V. Delling
Assistant principals	Dr. Moohay Choe Mr. John Ralles Dr. Luis Rodriguez Mr. Antonio Reveles
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	3,177
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Blue, White, Grey
Mascot	Huskies
Feeder schools	Walter Reed Middle School Sun Valley Middle School Roy Romer Middle School (beginning in 2008) Gaspar de Portola Middle School
Website	Official website

North Hollywood High School, originally called Lankershim High School when it opened in 1927, is a secondary school in North Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. The school mascot is the husky, and the school colors are blue, white and grey.

North Hollywood High School is located in the San Fernando Valley and enrolls approximately 3000 students each year. It is located in District 2 of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Several neighborhoods, including most of North Hollywood, Valley Village, Studio City and Sun Valley, send students to this school.

As of 2012, the school principal is Dr. Randall V. Delling. From 2000 to 2007, North Hollywood High was a year-round school with 3 tracks (A, B, and C). During the 2007-2008 school year, a traditional calendar was re-adopted. The school itself is divided into many small learning communities (SLCs).

Second High School opens in North Hollywood - 2006

In 2006 East Valley High School opened, relieving overcrowding at North Hollywood. Grades 9 and 10 in the eastern portion of the North Hollywood attendance zone were reassigned to East Valley, while 11th and 12th grades were phased into East Valley over a two-year period.

Zoo Magnet

Founded in 1981, this magnet is a specialized school that buses its students out to a site next to the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park. At this site, the approximately 300 students who attend take both regular classes such as history, math, and English and Advanced Placement classes related to biological and zoological sciences, which the students can choose from in place of chemistry or physics, or as general electives. Many of these classes also include trips to the Los Angeles Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles River ecosystem, Autry National Center and the natural world of Griffith Park for tours and observation. This is the only school in LAUSD with ties to the Los Angeles Zoo. One class, Animal Behavior, requires observation time in the Los Angeles Zoo. Another class, Animal Husbandry, requires volunteering with zookeepers in different areas of the Los Angeles Zoo (this class is reserved for seniors). Classes meet 3 days a week for a duration of 2 hours per class, as they are on a block schedule. This school has nine classrooms, but ten teachers (currently), so there is what they call a "traveling teacher", meaning the teacher occupies whatever class is open for the period.

Highly Gifted Magnet

Main article: Highly Gifted Magnet

The HGM program was established at North Hollywood High in 1989, modeled after programs at schools like Walter Reed Middle School. It accepts students who have a measured IQ of 145 or higher and is designed to provide an academically challenging college preparatory program. The 300 students in grade 9-12 study a rigorous curriculum commensurate with the most demanding of public or private schools in the country.

Small Learning Communities

Entertainment and Media Academy

EMA is dedicated to encouraging students to use the power of the media to change the world by making positive contributions to society.

Social Justice Academy

SJA is dedicated to help students become active members of their school and to promote social awareness.

Transportation Careers Academy

TCA dedicated to prepare students for college and has a particular focus in the areas of urban planning and engineering. In this academy students are also foster their communication skills through a variety of projects and presentations. This academy also provides students with a foundation to start their careers by making assignments such as creating a resume and writing personal statements mandatory. This academy also has access to a special computer lab that is open to students from this academy at all times including before school, after school and on breaks during the school day.

Home Engineering Academy

HEA specializes in the construction and building trades.

Humanitas School for Advanced Studies

SAS is an Honors/AP program consisting of gifted students, as well as talented and high-ability students that show an interest in an accelerated curriculum.

Acquiring Bilingual Leaders in Education

ABLE is dedicated to prepare students to enter the field of education as professionals with bilingual abilities. Provides a course that includes tutor elementary schoolers

Freshmen Academy

The Freshmen Academy is dedicated to create a community of successful critical thinkers and life-long learners.

Academics

• In 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2004, North Hollywood High School won first place at LAUSD Band and Dance Team Championships.
• In 2001, North Hollywood High School won first place at the U.S. Science Bowl.
• In 2004, 2005, and 2006, North Hollywood High School was a finalist in the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association marching band competitions.
• In 2006, North Hollywood High School won second place at the National Science Bowl.
• In 2008, North Hollywood High School won sixth place at the National Science Bowl.
• In 2009 and 2010, North Hollywood High School won first place at the Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad Competition, and won 2nd place at the California State Science Olympiad Competition.
• In 2010, North Hollywood High School won third place at the National Science Bowl.
• North Hollywood High School has placed first in the LADWP Science Bowl every year since 1998.
• In 2010, North Hollywood High School placed first in the Duke Moot Court National Tournament under the supervision of team sponsor (and HSAS teacher) Paul Landau.
• In 2010, North Hollywood High School was a quarterfinalist in the Long Beach FIRST Robotics competition, and received the Rookie Inspiration Award.
• In 2011, North Hollywood High School received Best Programming and Judges' Choice at the International Botball Competition.

Athletics

• North Hollywood's rivals are Polytechnic High School and Ulysses S. Grant High School. In 2004 and 2007, North Hollywood's varsity football team was undefeated and league champs. In 2007, North Hollywood's cheerleading team competed at United Spirit Association's Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, CA and was ranked 7th in the nation.

Notable alumni

• Scott Baio, actor, director
• Adam Carolla, comedian
• Cuba Gooding Jr., actor
• Farley Granger, actor
• Brian Austin Green, actor
• Don Hahn, film producer
• Alyson Hannigan, actress
• Alan Ladd, actor
• Marlon Lucky, American football running back
• Martin Milner, actor
• Elizabeth McGovern, actress
• Erin Moran, actress
• Bob Ronka, Los Angeles City Council member, 1977–81.
• Shawnee Smith, actress and musician
• Susan Sontag, author, theorist and activist
• Michael Tilson-Thomas, composer, conductor, pianist, music director of the San Francisco Symphony
• John Williams, composer, conductor, pianist
• Ron Unz, entrepreneur, political activist

External links

• North Hollywood High School website
• North Hollywood High School Alumni website
• North Hollywood High School Royal Regiment Band and Dance Team website
• North Hollywood High School Music Department website
• North Hollywood High School LAUSD Profile
• North Hollywood High School Athletics website
• North Hollywood High School Spirit Squad website