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Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School
High School
1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School
High School in Gardena · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary
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New Millennium Secondary
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About Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School
Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School is a private high school in Gardena, CA. Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr.
High School serves approximately 130 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 130 students, Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Gardena, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School (this school) | — |
| New Millennium Secondary | 8.2 |
| Gardena Senior High | 6.1 |
| Moneta Continuation | 3.6 |
| Robert E. Peary Middle | 6.6 |
| KIPP Generations Academy | 3.2 |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena | 7.2 |
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary | 6.7 |
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena | 6.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 130 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Address
- 1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248
- Phone
- (310) 538-6863
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. New Millennium Secondary (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is SWITZER LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Torrance). Additionally, Gardena Senior High (rated 6.1/10, 0.4 miles away). For more schools in Gardena, see our Gardena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| New Millennium Secondary Gardena | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Gardena Senior High Gardena | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Moneta Continuation Gardena | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Arlington Elementary Torrance | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| KIPP Generations Academy Gardena | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Robert E. Peary Middle Gardena | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Denker Avenue Elementary Gardena | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Gardena | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| St. Anthony of Padua Gardena | 1.3 mi | — |
| Casimir Middle Torrance | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Gardena Elementary Gardena | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary Torrance | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Jennifer Kelley Gardena | 1.6 mi | — |
| One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary Gardena | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| SWITZER LEARNING CENTER Torrance | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Switzer Learning Center Torrance | 1.9 mi | — |
| Van Deene Avenue Elementary Torrance | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| LIMAI ACADEMY Gardena | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90248 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,777
Median Home Value
$646,900
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
Population
11,144
College Educated
33.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Median Age
45.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School
What grades does Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School serve?
Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School?
Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School a private school?
Yes, Pacific Lutheran Jr./sr. High School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 538-6863
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