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#5434 of 9,539 schools in CA
Morningside High
High School · Inglewood Unified
10500 South Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,434 of 9,539
In Inglewood
#9 of 24
public schools
In district
#3 of 16
Inglewood Unified
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Morningside High
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About Morningside High
Morningside High is a public high school in Inglewood, CA, part of Inglewood Unified. Morningside High serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Morningside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,434 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Morningside High show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Morningside High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
59% of students at Morningside High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Morningside High — Students at Morningside High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Morningside High Compares
See how Morningside High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10500 South Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morningside High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Animo Inglewood Charter High (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Another option is Animo Leadership High (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Lennox), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Inglewood, see our Inglewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy Inglewood | 0.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Worthington TK-6 Elementary Inglewood | 0.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood Inglewood | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Century Park Elementary Inglewood | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Dolores Huerta Elementary Lennox | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Animo City of Champions Charter High Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| HAWTHORNE ACADEMY Hawthorne | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Animo Leadership High Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Moffett Elementary Lennox | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| ST EUGENE SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| St. Eugene Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| York Hawthorne | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy Lennox | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Animo Inglewood Charter High Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT CENTER DE MONTESSORI Inglewood | 1.4 mi | — |
| Kelso (William H.) Elementary Inglewood | 1.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Dolores T Richardson School Inglewood | 1.6 mi | — |
| A Bright Beginning Inglewood | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,853
Median Home Value
$764,200
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
Population
23,169
College Educated
17.7%
Homeownership
39.9%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
34.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morningside High
What grades does Morningside High serve?
Morningside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morningside High?
Morningside High has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morningside High rank in CA?
Morningside High ranks #5,434 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morningside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Morningside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Morningside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morningside High a charter school?
No, Morningside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morningside High a Title I school?
No, Morningside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morningside High?
87.0% of students at Morningside 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (310) 680-5230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Resources & Links
District
Inglewood Unified- District Enrollment
- 7,011
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,521
- District Rank
- #3 of 16
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