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
3.6
1,482 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rosemarie Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
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
990
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
21
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.3%
State Average
11.2%
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
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
65.5%
Black
24.9%
Filipino
2.5%
Asian
2.1%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
Pacific Islander
<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 257 Students
California State University - Long Beach 227 Students
University of California - Irvine 194 Students
California State University - Northridge 172 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 163 Students
University of Southern California 146 Students
University of California - Berkeley 133 Students
University of California - San Diego 116 Students
El Camino College 112 Students
California State University, Fullerton 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 46 Students
Criminology 35 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Sociology 25 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 272 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.
3.0 Senior
2/29/2024
Gardena is a good school. I just which it was more modern and had more sports. Also, if the school was cleaner and had more support.
5.0 Alum
6/28/2023
Great all the teachers and staff are helpful and nice to anyone and everyone that attends the school and will help you thru any problems and are there for students for problems off campus
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/12/2026
This review is long overdue. My daughter graduated from Gardena High School in 2007, back then the school was great, she had an amazing 4 year run. Not sure how it is now, as I have no school age children :) After graduating my daughter went on to Tuskegee University, got her BSN at age 20, continue...
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $831,283. 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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