Norwalk High School

Norwalk High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11356 Leffingwell Rd,  Norwalk, CA
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
3.7
3.4
2,018 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ryan Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
45.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.5%
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
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
88.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
White
2.6%
Black
2.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
California State University - Long Beach 465 Students
University of California - Irvine 429 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 400 Students
California State University, Fullerton 383 Students
Cerritos College 295 Students
University of California - Berkeley 264 Students
University of California - San Diego 264 Students
University of Southern California 215 Students
University of California - Davis 182 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 131 Students
Business 126 Students
Biology 112 Students
Nursing 94 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Criminology 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 522 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/21/2024
Norwalk High school provides many opportunities for students to become college ready and prepare for life after high school. The collaborative work they do with Cerritos College makes the education quality better and the option for college becomes more accessible for many students and their families. Some of the buildings are dated but improvements are being executed. The quality of mathematical teachings can be improved.
4.0 Senior
2/14/2024
My high school experience was very fun. My wrestling coaches and my friends helped me get through it.
3.0 Senior
2/6/2024
My experience was like at any other school, which is why I believe they should incorporate more interesting elective classes. I was not too motivated for any elective until I learned there was computer science.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/12/2018
Bad experience here the last pass 3 years
5.0 other
9/10/2014
I think if your preppy and uptight you will hate this school and get jumped very quick. The security however could never stop fights and would end up getting the receiving end of a beating. But every fight was for a reason. Fights everyday in the senior square. I honestly felt that norwalk high scho...
1.0 student
6/21/2014
I am a former student of NHS. Its sad, the staff is semi well intentioned , but this school is in a horrible community. You have a very small pocket of students that excel. There is also a lot of racial tension at the school, and within the community. I enjoyed myself when I was there. Ive gone on a...
5.0 other
5/15/2013
I attended NHS from 99-03. It was the best 4 years of my life! I transferred to Norwalk High from Bell High. I lived in Maywood for 13 years, and Norwalk was the best choice my parents could have made for my sisters and I. Norwalk was a big change, but a great one with the school being a traditional...

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Norwalk High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norwalk, CA and is served by the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,018 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Norwalk High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bellflower High School, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, Gahr High School, and more. Learn more about what Norwalk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norwalk High School.

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