Venice High School is a school in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Grease (1978). Built in 1935.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Grease (movie, 1978) — as Rydell High School (exterior scenes: parking lot, bleachers 'Summer Nights' number, auto shop
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15465, SRC-15466, SRC-15931 - Built in 1935
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15466, SRC-16734, SRC-17172
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15465 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15466 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice_High_School_(Los_Angeles) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15931 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Grease.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16734 — https://livingnewdeal.org/sites/venice-high-school-los-angeles-ca/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17172 — https://www.westland.net/venicehistory/articles/schools.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Grease filmed?
Venice High School, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Grease.
Where is Venice High School located?
Venice High School is located in Los Angeles, California.