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#1689 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Junipero Serra High School

High School · Gardena, CA

A private high school in Gardena, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

14830 VAN NESS AVE, Gardena, CA 90249

  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length4.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours864
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment345
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Junipero Serra High School 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,767/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardena), 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

$84,921

Median home value

$709,900

Median rent

$1,705/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black79.1%
Hispanic11.9%
Two or More4.6%
Pacific Islander2.6%
White1.4%
Asian0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Environmental Charter High - GardenaCharter · enrollment unverified6.29–120.8 mi339Compare →
Renaissance County CommunityEnrollment path unverified5.27–120.9 mi148Compare →
Da Vinci Rise HighCharter · enrollment unverified3.59–121.6 mi177Compare →
Leuzinger HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.8 mi1,924Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Junipero Serra High School is listed in Gardena, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Junipero Serra High School

Junipero Serra High School is a private high school in Gardena, CA, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Junipero Serra High School

What grades does Junipero Serra High School serve?

Junipero Serra High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Junipero Serra High School?

Junipero Serra High School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Junipero Serra High School rank in CA?

Junipero Serra High School ranks #1,689 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Junipero Serra High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Junipero Serra High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Junipero Serra High School a private school?

Yes, Junipero Serra High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Junipero Serra High School a religious school?

Junipero Serra High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
345
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
4.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90249)
25,967
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
40.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 90249; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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