Serving 1,549 students in grades 9-12, Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High serves the southern part of its school district in Harbor City, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School's student population of 1,549 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,549 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
Campus Size
38 acres
School Motto
Home of the Gauchos
School Rankings
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior 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
#3972 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gaucho colors
School Mascot
Gaucho
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School's ranking?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is ranked #3972 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School often compared to?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
1,549 students attend Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School offer ?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School part of?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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