Redondo Union High School is a public high school in Redondo Beach, California. Redondo Union High School is a part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District. All residents of Redondo Beach are zoned to Redondo Union.
Serving 2,921 students in grades 9-12, Redondo Union High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Redondo Union High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Redondo Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redondo Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Redondo Union High School's student population of 2,921 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,921 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
The students, families, staff and community of RUHS provide a safe educational environment that supports the needs and co-curricular interests of a diverse population of students in meeting high academic expectations and post-secondary goals.
School Rankings
Redondo Union High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redondo Union High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1165 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sea Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redondo Union High School's ranking?
Redondo Union High School is ranked #1165 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Redondo Union High School often compared to?
Redondo Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Costa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redondo Union High School?
The graduation rate of Redondo Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Redondo Union High School?
2,921 students attend Redondo Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Redondo Union High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redondo Union High School?
Redondo Union High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redondo Union High School offer ?
Redondo Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Redondo Union High School part of?
Redondo Union High School is part of Redondo Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Redondo Union High School located?
Redondo Union High School is located in the South Redondo neighborhood of Redondo Beach, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in South Redondo.
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