Gardena Senior High School vs. North High School
Should I attend Gardena Senior High School or North High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gardena Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,482 students in grades 9-12, Gardena Senior 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,748 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,482 students
1,748 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2484 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
408
439
Grade 10 Students
373
442
Grade 11 Students
379
432
Grade 12 Students
322
435
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
29%
% Hispanic
67%
45%
% Black
25%
7%
% White
2%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%