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1301 West 182nd Street, Gardena, CA 90248-3322
Summary
Gardena Senior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 29.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 768/1,596 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 549/1,596 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,343 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,256 (93.5%) |
| English Learners | 130 (9.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 24.9 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and rose 13.8 points over the full period.
•Math +13.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 30% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
29.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.3 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
17.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Gardena Senior High compare within the district?
Gardena Senior High is No. 96 in reading and tied for No. 58 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gardena Senior High rank in California?
Gardena Senior High ranks No. 768 of 1,596 in reading and No. 549 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gardena Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 95 in reading and No. 51 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.3% meet the reading standard and 29.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gardena Senior High compare with other schools in Gardena?
Gardena Senior High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Gardena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GardenaHow does Gardena Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Gardena Senior High is No. 198 in reading and tied for No. 143 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gardena Senior HighThis school | 29.5% | 52.8% |
| Moneta Continuation | 25.0% | 8.3% |
| New Millennium Secondary | 5.6% | 16.7% |
