South Gate Senior High School
Tel:
(323) 568-5600
- South Gate Senior High School serves 2,734 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Gate Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- South Gate Senior High School's student population of 2,734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,734 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Gate Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of South Gate Senior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #5145 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- South Gate High School is located at 3351 Firestone Boulevard in the city of South Gate, California, United States.
- The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. South Gate's school colors are black, white and red. The school mascot is the ram.
- History: South Gate opened on January of 1930.
- The Great Marching Ram Band: Recently being awarded 1st place in the South Gate Childrens Lane Parade. They under the direction of Ruben A. Gonzalez Jr. and have become a breath of fresh air in the community. Often said to be the i-pod marching band.
- Fall Sports: Boys' Basketball (F/S), Cross-Country, Tennis (G)-Captain Daphne Munoz, Captain Assistant Karen Gonzalez, Football, Volleyball (G)-
- Winter Sports: Basketball (BV), Basketball (GV), Soccer (B/G).
- Spring Sports: Baseball, Tennis (B)-Co-Captains:Ivan Castillo & Moses Preciado, Volleyball (B), Softball, Swimming- Anabel Ramos, Track and Field (B/G).
- Clubs: Academic Decathlon; Art Club; Best Budies Club; Bible Club; Chess Club; Inter-Act; Key Club: President-Daysi Alonzo, VP-Grabiela Martinez, Treasurer- Ivan Castillo, Secretary-Angelica Pena, Web Designer- Moses Preciado; MESA Treasurer- Moses Preciado; Model UN; Science and Nature Club; Speech Club: President-Daysi ALonzo; Students Run LA; Youth Action; JSA: President- Julie Morales, Treasurer- Ivan Castillo.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Gate Senior High School is Odyssey Continuation (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Valiente College Preparatory Charter (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Gate Odyssey Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 113 students
0.1 miles
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536 0.1 9-12 113 - South Gate Valiente College Preparatory Charter Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 130 students
0.2 miles
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107 0.2 4-8 130 - South Gate Independence Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 709 students
0.4 miles
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559 0.4 K-5 709 - South Gate San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 637 students
0.4 miles
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488 0.4 K-5 637 - South Gate Victoria Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.5 miles
3320 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261 0.5 K-5 448
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