South Gate Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,867 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Gate Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#5684 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)98%
56%
Black
(21-22)1%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- South Gate High School is located at 3351 Firestone Boulevard in the city of South Gate, California, United States.
- The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. South Gate's school colors are black, white and red. The school mascot is the ram.
- History: South Gate opened on January of 1930.
- The Great Marching Ram Band: Recently being awarded 1st place in the South Gate Childrens Lane Parade. They under the direction of Ruben A. Gonzalez Jr. and have become a breath of fresh air in the community. Often said to be the i-pod marching band.
- Fall Sports: Boys' Basketball (F/S), Cross-Country, Tennis (G)-Captain Daphne Munoz, Captain Assistant Karen Gonzalez, Football, Volleyball (G)-
- Winter Sports: Basketball (BV), Basketball (GV), Soccer (B/G).
- Spring Sports: Baseball, Tennis (B)-Co-Captains:Ivan Castillo & Moses Preciado, Volleyball (B), Softball, Swimming- Anabel Ramos, Track and Field (B/G).
- Clubs: Academic Decathlon; Art Club; Best Budies Club; Bible Club; Chess Club; Inter-Act; Key Club: President-Daysi Alonzo, VP-Grabiela Martinez, Treasurer- Ivan Castillo, Secretary-Angelica Pena, Web Designer- Moses Preciado; MESA Treasurer- Moses Preciado; Model UN; Science and Nature Club; Speech Club: President-Daysi ALonzo; Students Run LA; Youth Action; JSA: President- Julie Morales, Treasurer- Ivan Castillo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Gate Senior High School's ranking?
South Gate Senior High School is ranked #5684 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Gate Senior High School often compared to?
South Gate Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Gate Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Gate Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Gate Senior High School?
1,867 students attend South Gate Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Gate Senior High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does South Gate Senior High School offer ?
South Gate Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Gate Senior High School part of?
South Gate Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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