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Centinela Valley Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,910 students in Centinela Valley Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Centinela Valley Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
5,910 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Centinela Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #835 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#822 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
185 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,493 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
56%
# Black Students
919 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
77 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,391
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,435
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,491
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,593
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,270 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,307 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$232 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$161 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,270
$19,806
Spending / Student
$27,307
$18,241
Best Centinela Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Leuzinger High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4118 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #33.
Lawndale High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14901 S. Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4859 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #55.
R. K. Lloyde High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,910 students.
What is the rank of Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District is ranked #835 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centinela Valley Union High School District?
76% of Centinela Valley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Centinela Valley Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,307 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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