Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Home

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Dec 10

ASB Holiday scavenger hunt:Center Circle

Girls Soccer vs Hollywood @ SOCES

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Choir and Chorus Concert (evening)

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Jan 9

Jan 12

Jan 19

Feb 16

Dec 22

Media Gallery

Sideline Cheer 2023

Flag Football 2023

Football 2023

Girls Varsity Volleyball

Cross Country 2023

Girls JV Volleyball

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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.

WINTER ACADEMY 2026

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

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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.

2025 - 2026 Summer Packet

Please complete the attached 2025-2026 summer packet.

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SOCES ExplanaJam 2025 Winners

Congratulations to Henry G. and Bruno Z. for winning CSUN's ExplanaJam contest.

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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

About Us
Our Mission

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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.

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.

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