Environmental Charter High - Gardena serves 339 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Environmental Charter High - Gardena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Environmental Charter High - Gardena's student population of 339 students has grown by 197% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 0.37, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 schools are Environmental Charter High - Gardena often compared to?
Environmental Charter High - Gardenais often viewed alongside schools like Gardena Senior High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
339 students attend Environmental Charter High - Gardena.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Environmental Charter High - Gardena students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Environmental Charter High - Gardena offer ?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Environmental Charter High - Gardena part of?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is part of Environmental Charter High - Gardena School District.
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