For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 372 students in Gardena, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA are Moneta Continuation, Gardena Senior High School and New Millennium Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardena, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gardena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Gardena, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardena Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gardena, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moneta Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17951 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Gardena Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W. 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
New Millennium Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W. 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Gardena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crescendo Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory West (Closed 2012)
Charter School
16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Environmental Charter High - Gardena (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Executive Preparatory Academy Of Finance (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gardena, CA include Moneta Continuation, Gardena Senior High School and New Millennium Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Gardena?
4 public high schools are located in Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardena?
Gardena public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gardena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gardena include: Environmental Charter High - Gardena vs. Gardena Senior High School, Gardena Senior High School vs. Environmental Charter High - Gardena
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