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Calendar

Jun 8

Minimum Day Per 1,3,5

Jun 9

Shortented Day 1-6

12th Grade Graduation

Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Center Circle

Jun 10

Last day of Instruction Per 2,4,6

Minimum Day 2,4,6

Jun 10

Last Day of Instruction

Jun 11

Pupil Free Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth Holiday

Jul 3

Independence Day Observed

Aug 12

First Day of Instruction

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Sideline Cheer 2023

Sideline Cheer 2023

Flag Football 2023

Flag Football 2023

Football 2023

Football 2023

Girls Varsity Volleyball

Girls Varsity Volleyball

Cross Country 2023

Cross Country 2023

Girls JV Volleyball

Girls JV Volleyball

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News & Announcements

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SOCES Named Magnet School of Excellence 2026

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has been named a Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.
SOCES CNA Survey

SOCES Needs Assessment Survey

As part of LAUSD’s annual planning process, we are conducting our Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey to help prioritize funding and guide our 2026–2027 school budget. This survey gathers essential input from our community to support data-based decisions.

Your voice is vital. By completing the survey, you help us identify our school’s greatest needs and ensure resources are aligned to support student success.
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WINTER ACADEMY 2026

Save the Dates -January 5-9, 2026 Winter Academy. Visit the main office for details
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We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.
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Accolades

  • 2024 Niche Best Schools
  • US News Best High Schools: Silver
  • A California Distinguished School
  • FAFSA State Champions
  • LAUSD Academic Decathlon
  • Magnet Schools of America National Award of Merit 2024
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges

At A Glance

  • 99.1% Graduation Rate
  • 25 AP and College Courses Offered
  • 50%+ Percent enrolled in AP/College Courses
  • US News and Report Ranking #5 in LAUSD
  • Niche Best Schools for 2024
  • 73 Student Clubs
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About Us

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (SOCES) was established in 1981 and is the largest magnet school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, serving 1800 students in grades 4-12. 
SOCES is a California Distinguished school and is listed as a National Gold-Rated school, ranked #5 in the LAUSD and #65 in California by US News and World Reports. 

SOCES offers extensive AP classes and college credit classes at the high school level, as well as a robust AVID program, award-winning Robotics Team, Athletic Teams, Academic Decathlon Team, Computer Science CTE Program, Culinary CTE Program, Speech and Debate Team, and a variety of clubs. 

The school's philosophy is that parents and members of the community have the opportunity to share in the educational development of the students. Parents are encouraged to become involved at school. 

SOCES offers creative, stimulating, and innovative experiences that offer their diverse community of learners the essential skills, knowledge, and ethical frameworks to address real-world problems. 

They produce graduates who value lifelong learning and achieve their personal and professional goals by creating positive social change in their families, workplaces, communities, and the global economy. 

Their mission is to develop future citizens with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs.
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Our Mission

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies mission is to develop future citizens with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others with the courage to act on their beliefs. Students engage in developing: intellectual, socially, emotionally, physically challenging skills. These will support in promoting effective communication, creative and critical thinking, productive and responsible global citizenship, and lifelong learning for themselves and the world.