Panorama High School

Panorama High School
Location
8015 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, California 91402
Information
Type Public
Established 2006
School district Los Angeles Unified School District
Principal Mr. Elias De La Torre
Grades 9-12
Enrollment About 2,200 Students
Color(s) Black and gold         
Mascot Pythons
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Panorama High School is a secondary school located on Van Nuys Boulevard in the Panorama City district of Los Angeles, California, United States. Designed by architect DLR Group WWCOT, Panorama High School opened its doors in 2006 welcoming grades 9, 10, and 11. It is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school serves the Panorama City section of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley. Panorama High School's mascot is a python, and the school colors are gold and black.

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History

Panorama opened in fall 2006 with grades 9th, 10th, and 11th,[1] and then added 12th grade in 2007, which was in fact the first ever graudating class at Panorama High, Culminating in June 2008. Panorama relieved Van Nuys High School, John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, and Monroe High School. The opening allowed for Van Nuys High School to return to a traditional calendar.[2] Prior to having the name Panorama High School, the school was known as East Valley Area New High School #3.

The first principal of Panorama High School, Sue Lepisto, retired in the early summer of 2010. She was replaced by Elias de la Torre on September 2010.

Athletics

The school has its own softball, baseball,water polo, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball,swimming and track teams. As of September 13, 2010, Panorama High School allows students to play tennis after school. The school has two gymnasiums, a heated swimming pool, and two fitness rooms.

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External links

Greater Los Angeles portal
Schools portal