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South Gate Senior High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 3351 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280-2937

(323) 568-5600 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/south_gate_hs

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5/10
#687
Rank 687 out of 1,227
Top 56%
English Language Arts4/10 · #755 · 39th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #542 · 56th percentile
Science4/10 · #894 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Gate Senior High sits in the working-class city of South Gate, just southeast of downtown Los Angeles, where tight-knit families and a strong sense of community define the neighborhood. The school shows particular strength in math relative to its English and science scores, making it a reasonable fit for students with a quantitative bent who want to stay close to home. Families rooted in the area who value consistency and local connection over the competitive scramble of higher-profile LA schools may find South Gate Senior High a comfortable, familiar place to grow.

Student Demographics

342 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
336 (98%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners44 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged327 (96%)
Students with Disabilities34 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,681
Enrollment
89.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.7%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
14.7%
AP Participation
of students
269
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Rams · CIF Los Angeles City Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (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 Programs8/10 · #538 · 76th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found