Hawthorne High School

Hawthorne High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4859 W El Segundo Blvd,  Hawthorne, CA
Centinela Valley Union High School District
3.7
3.3
1,685 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vanessa Landesfeind, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
42.4%
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
4.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.3%
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
359:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Hispanic
85%
Black
9.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
1.4%
Filipino
1%
Asian
1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 428 Students
University of California - Irvine 374 Students
California State University - Long Beach 362 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 319 Students
California State University - Northridge 310 Students
University of California - San Diego 296 Students
University of California - Berkeley 266 Students
University of Southern California 256 Students
University of California - Davis 249 Students
Loyola Marymount University 229 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 144 Students
Business 116 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Biology 69 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Criminology 63 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Mechanical Engineering 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 324 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/25/2023
The best part of Hawthorne High School is that it is where I met many long life friends and had the privilege to be taught by the great Mr. Steven Anderson. It was in the many classes I took of his that he helped me achieve my full potential and to believe in myself. Though he has passed, I still recall to this day many of his lectures and one on one talks.
5.0 Senior
6/28/2023
Overall Hawthorne High school is a really great school. All the staff are helpful and very nice to help a student learn and graduate on time.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Nice teachers, terrible/rude security. Overall i enjoy going to class because teachers r always pretty nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/10/2017
Hawthorne has had a bad image in the past, but it has done wonders to turn it around. There are many programs in place dedicated to supporting students and their needs. Some of these programs include after-school tutoring, therapy, intervention specialists, ELD support, AP classes, academies, etc. T...
4.0 parent
5/10/2017
My kids had a good experience at this school. They were well rounded students. Although they were accepted to surrounding charter school, I wanted to give them the full high school experience. Now they are both of to college.
5.0 other
5/10/2017
This school has improved significantly in the past years. The infrastructure received a much needed face lift. The academics have improved notably due to the dedication of teachers. College tutors are available to all students throughout the week in the library. The school has adopted a more modern...
5.0 other
6/22/2014
This school is a great place to send your kids theirs academies that help students figure out their future. Mr.pacheco is a great teacher he helped me learn basic engineering skills and helped out 10 students get scholarships including myself. People talk bad about this school because of first impre...

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Hawthorne High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hawthorne, CA, in the Hawthorne neighborhood, and is served by the Centinela Valley Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Hawthorne 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 3.3, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $924,762. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lawndale High School, Leuzinger High School, R.K. Lloyde High School, and more. Learn more about what Hawthorne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hawthorne High School.

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