Norwalk High School vs. La Serna High School
Should I attend Norwalk High School or La Serna 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
Norwalk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
La Serna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,018 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,402 students in grades 9-12, La Serna High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
2,018 students
2,402 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#632 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
71%
Graduation Rate
97%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
518
560
Grade 10 Students
496
632
Grade 11 Students
547
619
Grade 12 Students
457
591
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
88%
81%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
3%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
18%