Serving 1,403 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawndale High's attendance zone covers the entire Lawndale, CA school district, encompassing approximately 9.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawndale High School's student population of 1,403 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,403 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Motto
Students First. The CV Way
School Rankings
Lawndale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawndale High School is 0.47, 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
#6006 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawndale High School's ranking?
Lawndale High School is ranked #6006 out of 9,523 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lawndale High School?
1,403 students attend Lawndale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% 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, 1% 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 20:1, which is lower than 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.
School Calendar
View the Lawndale High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
End of Quarter 2 (Last Day of First Semester)
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
End of Quarter 4 (Last Day of School)
June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)
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