Gardena Senior High School

Gardena Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1301 W 182nd St,  Gardena, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.4
3.5
1,482 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rosemarie Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
20.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
66.7%
Black
25.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
2%
White
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 251 Students
California State University - Long Beach 223 Students
University of California - Irvine 194 Students
California State University - Northridge 161 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 157 Students
University of Southern California 140 Students
University of California - Berkeley 134 Students
University of California - San Diego 116 Students
El Camino College 109 Students
California State University, Fullerton 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Biology 46 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Sociology 26 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 271 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/19/2024
This school is great. The teachers and staff are always very helpful and respectful. The school has different academies that help you find a career choice for you. The overall environment makes you feel welcome and ready to learn.
4.0 Senior
12/23/2021
My experience with Gardena High was overall a good experience. There are many teachers who care about you and want you to succeed. There are also many opportunities to help prepare you for your future if you take them. What I want to see change in Gardena High is more opportunities for student involvement.
4.0 Senior
2/16/2021
Gardena High School is a well-diversed school that has students with different cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. The school offers a variety of sports and also dance clubs. The teachers at Gardena all get along with their students and try to provide the best for their learning. The students love that they can get along with their teacher as if they were a friend but also respect them when it's time to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
5.0 other
7/25/2025
I have immigrant prettetor Poor person with police report on this whole month Walking around your school everyday.Anonymous tip.And Noone sent me Thanks seeeePolice ...Fires
3.0 parent
12/17/2019
My child has been there for almost 2 years and the school has been ok but there has been a few concerns as to some of the teachers. Other than that this far there has not been many issues.
5.0 other
8/6/2013
This school is awesome I'm a senior this year now. I will be graduating in 2014. Everyone should now that its a great school to be in. The parts I like about this school is that the teachers are nice and cool. This school improved a lot because of the new principal. He always look out for everybody...
3.0 other
8/5/2011
People may say negative things about this school, but honestly it's a really good school. The problem isn't the teachers, it's the students, how can a teacher get a student to do their work if the child doesn't want to succeed. I attended Gardena it is a very fun school and gets students involved wi...

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Gardena Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gardena, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,482 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Gardena Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $832,939. Discover additional schools in the area, like Humanities and Arts Academy of Los Angeles, Magnolia Science Academy 3, New Designs Charter School-Watts, and more. Learn more about what Gardena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gardena Senior High School.

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