El Segundo High School, or ESHS, is a four-year public high school located in El Segundo, California. It is the only secondary school incorporated by El Segundo Unified School District. First built in 1927, the school campus contains 5 main buildings built from a brick facade.
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, El Segundo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Segundo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
El Segundo High School's student population of 1,290 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
El Segundo High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Segundo High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#859 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Segundo High School's ranking?
El Segundo High School is ranked #859 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Segundo High School often compared to?
El Segundo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Costa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Segundo High School?
The graduation rate of El Segundo High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Segundo High School?
1,290 students attend El Segundo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of El Segundo High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Segundo High School?
El Segundo High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Segundo High School offer ?
El Segundo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Segundo High School part of?
El Segundo High School is part of El Segundo Unified School District.
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