Van Nuys High School is a school in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California, and a filming location for Young Sheldon. Built in 1914.
Location: Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in Young Sheldon (tv) — as 'Medford High School', the East Texas high school nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper attends; both ex
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15140, SRC-15141 - Built in 1914
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15140, SRC-16631, SRC-17358
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15140 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Nuys_High_School (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15141 — https://www.seeing-stars.com/Locations/YoungSheldon.shtml (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16631 — https://lausdhistory.org/van-nuys-high-school/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17358 — https://library.csun.edu/sca/peek-stacks/van-nuys (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Van Nuys High School connected to Young Sheldon?
Van Nuys High School, in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California, has a documented connection to Young Sheldon. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Van Nuys High School located?
Van Nuys High School is located in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California.