Very Good
#2471 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Centinela Valley Independent Study
High School · Centinela Valley Union High · Lawndale, CA
A Centinela Valley Union High high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4951 Marine Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Centinela Valley Independent Study score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Centinela Valley Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawndale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,736
Median home value
$745,700
Median rent
$1,877/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. K. Lloyde HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Lawndale HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,680 | Compare → |
| Vistamar SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Vistamar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Centinela Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centinela Valley Independent Study is listed in Centinela Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centinela Valley Independent Study
Centinela Valley Independent Study is a public high school in Lawndale, CA, part of Centinela Valley Union High, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,471 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centinela Valley Independent Study
What grades does Centinela Valley Independent Study serve?
Centinela Valley Independent Study serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Centinela Valley Independent Study?
Centinela Valley Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centinela Valley Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Centinela Valley Independent Study is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centinela Valley Independent Study rank in CA?
Centinela Valley Independent Study ranks #2,471 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Centinela Valley Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Centinela Valley Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Centinela Valley Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centinela Valley Independent Study has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Centinela Valley Independent Study a charter school?
No, Centinela Valley Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centinela Valley Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Centinela Valley Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centinela Valley Independent Study?
80.4% of students at Centinela Valley Independent Study qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 263-3264
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 90260)
- 32,379
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90260; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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