El Segundo High School

640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (310) 615-2661

www.elsegundohigh.org

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El Segundo High School serves 1,270 students in grades 9-12.

El Segundo High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

El Segundo High School's student population of 1,270 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,270 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

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School Rankings

El Segundo High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of El Segundo High School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#328 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

23%

56%

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Black

White

48%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

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Graduation Rate

98%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

El Segundo Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Segundo High School's ranking?

El Segundo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of El Segundo High School?

The graduation rate of El Segundo High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend El Segundo High School?

1,270 students attend El Segundo High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of El Segundo High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education