Lawndale High School
14901 S. Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)263-3102
- Lawndale High School serves 2,219 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Lawndale High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Lawndale High School operates within the Centinela Valley Union High School District.
- Centinela Valley Union High School District's 81% graduation rate is lower than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Lawndale High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lawndale High School's student population of 2219 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,219 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 104 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawndale High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawndale High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Lawndale High School is Centinela Valley Union High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Centinela Valley Union High School District's student population of 7,877 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 65% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,290 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $12,452 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
| School District Name | Centinela Valley Union High School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 8 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 7,877 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $82 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $83 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,290 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $12,452 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawndale High School is R. K. Lloyde High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jane Addams Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Billy Mitchell Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawndale R. K. Lloyde High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 196 students
0.0 miles
14901 Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)263-3264 0.0 9-12 196 - Lawndale Centinela Valley Independent Study High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
0.2 miles
4409 Redondo Beach Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(424)255-4066 0.2 9-12 104 - Lawndale Family First Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 669 students
0.2 miles
4953 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)355-0001 0.2 9-12 669 - Lawndale Billy Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
0.3 miles
14429 Condon Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)676-6140 0.3 K-5 581 - Lawndale Jane Addams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
0.4 miles
4535 W. 153rd Pl.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)676-4806 0.4 6-8 917
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