Best Gardena Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,959 students in Gardena, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA are Moneta Continuation, Gardena Senior High School and New Millennium Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardena, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gardena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Gardena, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardena Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gardena, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moneta Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17951 South Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Gardena Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
New Millennium Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 295-9898
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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Gardena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gr: 9-12
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 99%
16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gr: K-5 | 215 students
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(213) 489-4461
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA include Moneta Continuation, Gardena Senior High School and New Millennium Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Gardena?
4 public high schools are located in Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardena?
Gardena public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gardena are often viewed compared to one another?

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