Lawndale High
14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260-1251
Summary
Lawndale High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 15.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 992/1,596 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 997/1,596 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,403 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,099 (78.3%) |
| English Learners | 151 (10.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.6 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math -1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
43.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 992 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 16% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 9%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
15.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 997 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 10.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Lawndale High compare within the district?
Lawndale High is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Centinela Valley Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lawndale High rank in California?
Lawndale High ranks No. 992 of 1,596 in reading and No. 997 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 Lawndale High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.6% meet the reading standard and 13.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lawndale High compare with other schools in Lawndale?
Lawndale High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Lawndale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LawndaleHow does Lawndale High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Lawndale High is No. 247 in reading and No. 251 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawndale HighThis school | 15.0% | 43.6% |
| Leuzinger High | 24.4% | 60.9% |
| Family First Charter | 46.7% | 50.0% |
