Venice High School, Public high school in Westside, Los Angeles, United States.
Venice High School is a public secondary school on Los Angeles's Westside, featuring neo-romanesque architecture spread across a large campus. The grounds include multiple academic buildings, sports facilities, and specialized spaces for advanced and magnet program students.
The school was founded in 1911 and held its first classes in an unusual location—a lagoon bathhouse—before relocating to the current site. This unconventional beginning shaped the institution as Los Angeles expanded.
The school brings together students from many neighborhoods across Los Angeles and serves as a community hub for education in sciences, arts, and athletics. Walking through the grounds, you notice the mix of backgrounds and interests that define student life here.
The campus is accessible by public transit and offers parking for visitors and staff. Keep in mind that access to certain areas may be limited during school hours, as this remains an active educational facility.
A bronze statue on the front lawn honors actress Myrna Loy, who attended the school as a student. This sculpture replaced an earlier monument from 1922 that had stood there for over seven decades.
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