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Gardena Senior High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1301 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248-3322

(310) 354-5000 · www.gardenashs.org

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4/10
#798
Rank 798 out of 1,227
Top 65%
English Language Arts3/10 · #953 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #573 · 53rd percentile
Science3/10 · #1020 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gardena Senior High sits in a working-class corner of the South Bay where the suburban sprawl of LA gives way to a quieter, more tight-knit community feel. The school draws from a diverse, largely Latino and Pacific Islander neighborhood, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the area with strong ties to local culture and community. Math scores show some relative strength, but families prioritizing academic performance across the board may want to explore additional tutoring resources or supplemental programs to support their students.

Student Demographics

324 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
213 (66%)
African American
75 (23%)
Filipino
13 (4%)
Asian
10 (3%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged299 (92%)
Students with Disabilities46 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,343
Enrollment
76.8
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
14%
AP Participation
of students
218
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Panther · CIF Los Angeles City Section

16
varsity sports
6 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNTSoccer (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs7/10 · #766 · 65th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found