Lawndale High School

Lawndale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14901 Inglewood Ave,  Lawndale, CA
Centinela Valley Union High School District
3.4
3.0
1,680 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paula Hart Rodas
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
39.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
5.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.8%
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
415:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
68.4%
Black
21.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
White
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#88 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

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 499 Students
University of California - Irvine 391 Students
California State University - Long Beach 364 Students
California State University - Northridge 326 Students
University of California - San Diego 314 Students
University of Southern California 290 Students
University of California - Berkeley 288 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 234 Students
University of California - Davis 202 Students
El Camino College 197 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 140 Students
Business 139 Students
Nursing 138 Students
Biology 119 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Criminology 49 Students
Film and Video Studies 47 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 597 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
4/30/2025
My overall experience with Lawndale High School is that it's a good school that helps students reach for their future goals and paths for when they are older and entering college or work life. The staff at Lawndale are very helpful and care for their students very well. The teachers do an excellent job when it comes to teaching and get down to the bottom of their lectures. As a first-year student in high school, it has been an overall great experience to be at Lawndale High School.
4.0 Senior
4/16/2025
Lawndale has been a great experience for me. Even though I have only been here for a year, I have eat many people and one many things that I think have guided me for success in the future. I have talked to many different people, and done many different things with the resources provided by my school. I would highly recommend my school to any future students, as they are very big on student success and there are many times where you can tell that the school wishes the best for you.
3.0 Junior
11/4/2024
I believe Lawndale High School is a mediocre school, with nothing special to it. The teachers here are nice, but there is a low shortage of teachers, which causes some courses to be completely removed. Courses like creative writing and piano were removed due to a lack of teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/15/2025
If you're genuinely concerned about your child's education, I strongly recommend considering nearby schools like Mira Costa or Redondo Union. Unfortunately, this school lacks diversity and is predominantly made up of Black and Hispanic students, many of whom misrepresent their residency. A significa...
5.0 parent
1/16/2025
Great school, I recommend, my daughter all liked there.
5.0 parent
7/29/2023
My son had the opportunity to go to an elite private school for free in Los angeles. We chose to go to Lawndale High School for their academies and their Sports program. We are so happy that we did. The academics especially in the honors and AP classes are excellent.
5.0 parent
10/20/2021
Amazing school! My son is a Freshman here.

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Lawndale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lawndale, CA, in the Lawndale 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 1,680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Lawndale 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 3.44, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $839,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like R.K. Lloyde High School, Hawthorne High School, Leuzinger High School, and more. Learn more about what Lawndale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lawndale High School.

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