HAWTHORNE HIGH SCHOOL
Hawthorne High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Centinela Valley Union High school district, located in Hawthorne, CA with about 1,922 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, Hawthorne High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hawthorne High School, located in the city of Hawthorne, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its rich history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience. The campus is centrally located on West El Segundo Boulevard, placing it at the heart of the community and making it a focal point for local student life and educational development.
The school offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core curriculum, Hawthorne High is recognized for its active athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and civic engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive campus culture, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.
For more information, contact Hawthorne High at (310) 263-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hawthorne, CA 90250-4204
(310) 263-4400
HAWTHORNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hawthorne, CA with about 1,922 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Centinela Valley Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,922
- Teachers:
- 86.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,922 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAWTHORNE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.