Hawkins High School is part of the largest school construction building program in the history of Los Angeles Unified School District. The school consists of three Small Learning Communities. This school opened in the year of 2012 with the first graduating class in 2014.
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, Augustus Hawkins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Augustus F. Hawkins High A Critical Design and Gaming serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Augustus Hawkins High School's student population of 1,122 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,122 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day, we will empower, nurture and inspire all Hawkins students to be positive agents of positive change.
School Rankings
Augustus Hawkins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Augustus Hawkins High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8750 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Augustus Hawkins High School's ranking?
Augustus Hawkins High School is ranked #8750 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Augustus Hawkins High School often compared to?
Augustus Hawkins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Envision Academy For Arts & Technology, John C. Fremont Senior High School, Pittsburg Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Augustus Hawkins High School?
The graduation rate of Augustus Hawkins High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Augustus Hawkins High School?
1,122 students attend Augustus Hawkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Augustus Hawkins High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Augustus Hawkins High School?
Augustus Hawkins High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Augustus Hawkins High School offer ?
Augustus Hawkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Augustus Hawkins High School part of?
Augustus Hawkins High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Augustus Hawkins High School located?
Augustus Hawkins High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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