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
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
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

7
Test Scores
8
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
8.1%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3.8%
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
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
88.4%
Filipino
3.2%
White
2.4%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
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.
California State University - Long Beach 469 Students
University of California - Irvine 418 Students
California State University, Fullerton 389 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 386 Students
Cerritos College 304 Students
University of California - Berkeley 260 Students
University of California - San Diego 256 Students
University of Southern California 209 Students
University of California - Davis 172 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 156 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 132 Students
Business 126 Students
Biology 105 Students
Nursing 94 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Criminology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 43 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 498 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
My experience at Norwalk High School was overall, pretty good. Although some of the teachers didn't teach very well (in my opinion), a majority of them were great and helped me to get to where I am right now.
3.0 Alum
5/2/2021
This is a great school with excellent specific staff, but administration needs to get to know their faculty better. There have been some instances of misconduct with some of the educators and I think this is a problem that needs to be dealt with head on.
4.0 Senior
2/9/2021
I believe that my overall experience at Norwalk High School was pretty decent. I think some things could be changed such as, the food, how seniors are treated due to the pandemic, and how teachers treat the students referring to the overload in assignments.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/12/2018
Bad experience here the last pass 3 years
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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...
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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...
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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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California Los Angeles County Norwalk 90650
Norwalk High School

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 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% 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 1080 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bellflower Middle & 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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