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Environmental Charter High - Gardena

Los Angeles County Office of Education · Los Angeles County · 2818 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90249-4534

(310) 214-3408 · www.ecsonline.org

7/10
#460
Rank 460 out of 1,227
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #418 · 66th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #539 · 56th percentile
Science7/10 · #481 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

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Science Trend

School Overview

Environmental Charter High in Gardena brings something genuinely different to the South Bay — a curriculum built around environmental science and sustainability that gives students a real sense of purpose behind their coursework. Families drawn to project-based learning and a school with a clear mission tend to thrive here, and the close-knit charter environment means students aren't just another face in the crowd. Gardena itself sits in a quietly diverse corner of LA County, tucked between Torrance and Inglewood, where a tight community feel and easy freeway access make it a practical and welcoming place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

97 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
66 (68%)
African American
25 (26%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Multiple Races
2 (2%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged74 (76%)
Students with Disabilities11 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

454
Enrollment
27.7
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
29
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #491 · 78th percentile

166 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found