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Lawndale High

Centinela Valley Union High · Los Angeles County · 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260-1251

(310) 263-3102

4/10
#836
Rank 836 out of 1,227
Top 68%
English Language Arts4/10 · #765 · 38th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #790 · 36th percentile
Science2/10 · #1106 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lawndale High sits in the heart of the South Bay, a dense and working-class corner of Los Angeles County where families are deeply rooted in the community. The school's science scores stand out noticeably compared to its other subjects, which could be a draw for students with interests in that direction — though overall academics land in the lower third statewide, so families with high academic expectations may want to weigh their options carefully. For families committed to the Lawndale neighborhood and looking for a school with some genuine strengths to build on, it's worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

364 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
250 (69%)
African American
79 (22%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Asian
8 (2%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged285 (78%)
Students with Disabilities35 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,403
Enrollment
70.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
17.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.3%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
18.2%
AP Participation
of students
349
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cardinal · CIF Southern Section

17
varsity sports
6 boys
7 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 Programs10/10 · #196 · 91st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found