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 independent sources · SRC-15140, SRC-15141 - Built in 1914
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
How we verify
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publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Young Sheldon filmed?
Van Nuys High School, in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California, is a real-world filming location used for Young Sheldon.
Where is Van Nuys High School located?
Van Nuys High School is located in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California.