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3351 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280-2937
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 435/1,596 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 336/1,596 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,681 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,576 (93.8%) |
| English Learners | 180 (10.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.6 points from last year and rose 23.3 points over the full period. Math rose 7.3 points from last year and rose 26.6 points over the full period.
•Math +26.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
65.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.4-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
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.5% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
40.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.4-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.1% 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 South Gate Senior High compare within the district?
South Gate Senior High is No. 50 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South Gate Senior High rank in California?
South Gate Senior High ranks No. 435 of 1,596 in reading and No. 336 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 South Gate Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 46 in reading and No. 18 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.6% meet the reading standard and 39.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does South Gate Senior High compare with other schools in South Gate?
South Gate Senior High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in South Gate with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South GateHow does South Gate Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
South Gate Senior High is No. 119 in reading and No. 84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Gate Senior HighThis school | 40.1% | 65.1% |
| Odyssey Continuation | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema | 48.3% | 94.2% |
