Very Good
#3435 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Hawthorne High
High School · Centinela Valley Union High · Hawthorne, CA
A Centinela Valley Union High high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4859 West El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hawthorne High 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hawthorne), 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
$74,923
Median home value
$827,600
Median rent
$1,723/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90250; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Da Vinci ConnectCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Je Portal SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–10 | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Hawthorne High is listed in Centinela Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High is a public high school in Hawthorne, CA, part of Centinela Valley Union High, serving approximately 1,685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne High
What grades does Hawthorne High serve?
Hawthorne High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawthorne High?
Hawthorne High has an enrollment of approximately 1,685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne High rank in CA?
Hawthorne High ranks #3,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hawthorne High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hawthorne High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hawthorne High a charter school?
No, Hawthorne High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne High a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne High?
81.4% of students at Hawthorne High 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
- 1,685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (310) 263-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90250)
- 94,991
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 90250; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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