Centinela Valley Union High School District
School District · Lawndale, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Evaluating Centinela Valley Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Centinela Valley Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Lawndale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leuzinger High
Lawndale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hawthorne High
Hawthorne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#226 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,438
+$4,791 vs California median
District size
5,600 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Centinela Valley Union High ranks #226 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Centinela Valley Union High's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Centinela Valley Independent Study (7.5/10), Leuzinger High (7.4/10), and Hawthorne High (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Centinela Valley Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centinela Valley Independent Study | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Leuzinger High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Hawthorne High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lawndale High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | R. K. Lloyde High | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.8/10, Centinela Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centinela Valley Independent Study, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Centinela Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 19.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Centinela Valley Union High with test data.
Schools in Centinela Valley Union High
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- 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 6.8/10. 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?
Centinela Valley Independent Study is the highest-rated school in Centinela Valley Union High with a composite score of 7.5/10.
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 19.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
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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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