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Centinela Valley Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,874 students in Centinela Valley Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Centinela Valley Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,874 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Centinela Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #1238 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1239 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,454 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
55%
# Black Students
928 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
85 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,344
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,437
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,454
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,639
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,511 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 92% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,475 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$232 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$161 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,511
$21,485
Spending / Student
$27,475
$19,787
Best Centinela Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Leuzinger High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4118 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #33.
Lawndale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14901 S. Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4859 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,770 students
Rank: #55.
R. K. Lloyde High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,874 students.
What is the rank of Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District is ranked #1238 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centinela Valley Union High School District?
76% of Centinela Valley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centinela Valley Union High School District?
Centinela Valley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Centinela Valley Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,475 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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