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6.7 avg / 10

Centinela Valley Union High School District

School District · Lawndale, California

Students: 5,600
Teachers (FTE): 261

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,438

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#218 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,438

+$4,791 vs California median

District size

5,600 students

Larger than California median

About Centinela Valley Union High

Centinela Valley Union High is a Lawndale, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 5,600 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $22,438 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Centinela Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lawndale High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Centinela Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 12.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.9%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Centinela Valley Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.4%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Centinela Valley Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Lawndale
Total Enrollment
5,600
Teachers (FTE)
261
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Centinela Valley Union High?

Centinela Valley Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Centinela Valley Union High?

The average composite rating for Centinela Valley Union High is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Centinela Valley Union High?

Centinela Valley Union High spends $22,438 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Centinela Valley Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Centinela Valley Union High is 21.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Centinela Valley Union High?

Lawndale High is the highest-rated school in Centinela Valley Union High with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Centinela Valley Union High?

Across schools in Centinela Valley Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Centinela Valley Union High compare to other districts in California?

Centinela Valley Union High has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
12.4%
ELA Proficiency
40.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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