is a specialized school that buses students to a small campus next to the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park. At this site, approximately 300 students take standard classes such as history, math, and English, in addition to Advanced Placement classes related to biological and zoological sciences. Many of these classes include fieldwork in the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles River ecosystem, Autry National Center and the natural world of Griffith Park for tours and observation. Classes are on a block schedule, meeting three days a week for two hours per class. STEM Magnet The STEM Magnet was established in 2018, and is an alternative course of study that prepares students for college and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Small Learning Communities The Small Learning Communities (SLCs) are intended to increase student achievement by personalizing the educational experience of students in large schools. Of the eight SLCs originally created, three remain as of 2019; the Humanitas School for Advanced Studies (HSAS), the Home Engineering Academy (HEA), and the Freshmen Academy (FA). The HSAS is designed for identified gifted, high achieving, high-ability students who show an interest in taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses. The HEA specializes in the construction and building trades. Rankings In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked NHHS as #1,349 in the country, #197 of CA High Schools, #92 in CA Metro Area High Schools, #13 in LAUSD, and gave it a College Readiness Index of 45.8/100. In 2022, academicinfluence.com ranked NHHS as #32 in the country. In 2022, Niche designated NHHS as #911 in the country, #26 in California, #17 in the Los Angeles area, and #15 in Los Angeles County. NHHS was awarded an overall grade of "A+", with an A in Academics, an A in Diversity, an A+ in Teachers, an A in College Prep, a B in Clubs and Activities, a B in Administration, a B− in Sports, a C in Food, and a C− in Resources and Facilities. In 2022, schooldigger.com ranked NHHS as #416 of all high schools in California. In 2020, Newsweek ranked NHHS as #2183 in the country for STEM programs, with a score of 63.6/100. In 2018, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress evaluated 11th grade students in English and Mathematics. In the area of English, 11th grade students were classified as 15% standard not met, 17% standard nearly