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Hawthorne High

Centinela Valley Union High · Los Angeles County · 4859 West El Segundo Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90250-4204

(310) 263-4400

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3/10
#867
Rank 867 out of 1,227
Top 71%
English Language Arts5/10 · #702 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #898 · 27th percentile
Science2/10 · #1155 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hawthorne High sits in the heart of the South Bay, a dense, working-class corner of Los Angeles County where families are deeply rooted in the community and school pride runs strong. The school shows some real bright spots — English scores trend above its overall ranking, and it serves a student body that reflects the diverse, hardworking character of the city itself. Families drawn to an urban LA experience, close to the beach cities but with a grittier, more authentic South Bay feel, will find Hawthorne High a school that's very much a part of its neighborhood's fabric.

Student Demographics

342 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
296 (87%)
African American
22 (6%)
White
8 (2%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners123 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged291 (85%)
Students with Disabilities55 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,675
Enrollment
77.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
17.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87.9%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.

14
AP Courses
offered
16%
AP Participation
of students
284
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Southern Section

15
varsity sports
5 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Soccer (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 Programs9/10 · #394 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found