Culver City High School

4401 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,155 students in grades 9-12, Culver City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Culver City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Culver City High School's student population of 2,155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,155 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

Culver City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culver City High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1989 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Culver City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Culver City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
55%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
23%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Culver City High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Culver City High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Culver City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Culver City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Culver City High School is the main public high school of the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) in Culver City, California. The school colors are primarily silver and blue but also black and white, and the mascot is the centaur. Culver City High School is recognized as a California Distinguished School, earning the honor in 2005.
  • Sony Studios, also situated in Culver City, has sponsored the high school and its active Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Likewise, CCHS's facade and field have been filmed for television shows and movies. For example, The Wonder Years filmed the facades of CCHS and connected Culver City Middle School and Nickelodeon used CCHS's exterior for the school in its show The Journey of Allen Strange. In addition, the show Party of Five was filmed at CCHS as well as several music videos. Scenes from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial were also filmed at CCHS.
  • Culver City High School has one of the best football teams in the Ocean League (one of three leagues of the South Bay Athletic Association: Bay, Ocean, Pioneer).
  • The school's newspaper is The Centaurian, which is part of the High School National Ad Network.
  • CCHS also hosts several events. For example, Rigoberta MenchĂș has spoken on peace. Since 2004, it has also held an annual peace concert called Peace of Music.
  • Every year on July 4, CCHS hosts a fireworks show, sponsored by the Culver City Exchange Club.
  • Notable Alumni: Big Boy (aka. Kurt Alexander); Carnell Lake; Derrick Deese; Darrin Jackson; Karl Paymah; Ryan Riddle; Leon Hadrow; Nicholas George; Kia Hale; Shani Remer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Culver City High School's ranking?
Culver City High School is ranked #1989 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Culver City High School often compared to?
Culver City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culver City High School?
The graduation rate of Culver City High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Culver City High School?
2,155 students attend Culver City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Culver City High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culver City High School?
Culver City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Culver City High School offer ?
Culver City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Culver City High School part of?
Culver City High School is part of Culver City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Culver City High School located?
Culver City High School is located in the Park West neighborhood of Culver City, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Park West.

School Reviews

1   2/25/2020
Horrible school that has incompetent administration and prides itself on diversity thinking that's all a good school needs. Suspended multiple students for defending themselves, and they barely even looked into the defensive side of the story. There are a few teachers here that are good but for the most part many of them show signs of extreme favoritism.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - J

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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