Lawndale High School is one of three high schools in Lawndale, California, United States. The school was closed in 1981, and reopened in 1998. It is one of three schools in the Centinela Valley Union High School District. In 2009, Lawndale High was awarded the California Distinguished Award.
Serving 1,680 students in grades 9-12, Lawndale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawndale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawndale High School's student population of 1,680 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Lawndale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawndale High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5389 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Lawndale High School's ranking?
Lawndale High School is ranked #5389 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lawndale High School often compared to?
Lawndale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leuzinger High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawndale High School?
The graduation rate of Lawndale High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lawndale High School?
1,680 students attend Lawndale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lawndale High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawndale High School?
Lawndale High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lawndale High School offer ?
Lawndale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawndale High School part of?
Lawndale High School is part of Centinela Valley Union High School District.
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