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#1240 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 39% of private schools
Coastal Academy
High School
2043 Lomita Boulevard, Lomita, CA 90717
About Coastal Academy
Coastal Academy is a private high school in Lomita, CA 90717. The school serves approximately 155 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, placing it in the 61st percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,984, where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 3 public schools in Lomita, Coastal Academy rates higher overall (7.7 vs 6.5 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Coastal Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Lomita, CA
All Schools in Lomita
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Coastal Academy (this school) | 7.7 |
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet | 7.2 |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 6.4 |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary | 5.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
2043 Lomita Boulevard, Lomita, CA 90717
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Lomita | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| George S. Patton Continuation Harbor City | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| John Adams Elementary Torrance | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Lomita | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| St Margaret Mary School Lomita | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Harbor City | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles Harbor City | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| THE PINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harbor City | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| The Pines Christian School Harbor City | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| NISHIYAMATO ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA Lomita | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Nishiyamato Academy Lomita | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Howard Wood Elementary Torrance | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| President Avenue Elementary Harbor City | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Harbor City Elementary Harbor City | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| J. H. Hull Middle Torrance | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| TORRANCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Torrance | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90717 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,984
Median Home Value
$793,600
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
Population
21,319
College Educated
37.2%
Homeownership
45.4%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
39.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARMY & NAVY ACADEMY Carlsbad, CA | 7.7 |
| GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas, CA | 7.7 |
| Grauer School, The Encinitas, CA | 7.7 |
| Ilm Academy Fremont, CA | 7.7 |
| NEWBURY PARK ADVENTIST ACADEMY Newbury Park, CA | 7.7 |
| Nishiyamato Academy Lomita, CA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Coastal Academy
What grades does Coastal Academy serve?
Coastal Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Coastal Academy?
Coastal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Coastal Academy rank in CA?
Coastal Academy is ranked #1240 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Coastal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Academy has a composite rating of 7.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Coastal Academy a private school?
Yes, Coastal Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 644-0433
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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