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6.0avg / 10

Centinela Valley Union High School District

School District · Lawndale, California

Students: 5,600
Teachers (FTE): 261

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Enrollment

5,600

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#445 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below 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 #445 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Centinela Valley Union High's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leuzinger High (6.7/10), Hawthorne High (6.6/10), and Lawndale High (6.6/10). 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.

#SchoolRating
1Leuzinger High6.7 / 10
2Hawthorne High6.6 / 10
3Lawndale High6.6 / 10
4R. K. Lloyde High5.5 / 10
5Centinela Valley Independent Study4.6 / 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. District-level spending was $22,438 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Centinela Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Leuzinger High, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Centinela Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 18.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

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 Proficiency18.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Centinela Valley Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Lawndale
Total Enrollment
5,600
Teachers (FTE)
261
District spending per student
$22,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Centinela Valley Union High?

Centinela Valley Union High's district-level spending was $22,438 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Leuzinger High is the highest-rated school in Centinela Valley Union High with a composite score of 6.7/10.

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 18.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
18.7%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

How we rate schools

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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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