The school serves students from several areas of Los Angeles, including Sunland-Tujunga, Lake View Terrace, and portions of North Hollywood, Sun Valley, and Shadow Hills.

[2] The 2009 opening of Sun Valley High School relieved Verdugo Hills of increasingly crowded conditions.

Students not opting to take a fourth period are released at 1:12 every day, allowing more time to complete homework or to work an after-school job.

The 2015 girls' volleyball team, led by captains Shelley Quema and Ashley Aglanao, became CIF Champions for 2 consecutive years.

Junior Nick Masumoto, the CIF D1 Pitcher of the Year, finished the season with a 0.95 ERA and overall record of 8&4 in 88 1/3 innings, striking out 62 to nine walks.