GARDENA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gardena Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Gardena, CA with about 1,431 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 64 teachers, Gardena Senior 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.
Gardena Senior High School, located in the heart of Gardena, California, is a long-standing public institution serving the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation or career readiness. The campus is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of the Gardena community, providing students with opportunities to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic organizations.
The school is dedicated to supporting student growth by providing resources that address both educational and social-emotional needs. Beyond standard coursework, Gardena High often emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for its student body. For families and prospective students seeking specific details on academic departments, faculty contacts, or upcoming campus events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.gardenashs.org, which serves as the primary hub for administrative announcements and school-related resources.
For more information, contact Gardena Senior High at (310) 354-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gardena, CA 90248-3322
(310) 354-5000
http://www.gardenashs.org
GARDENA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gardena, CA with about 1,431 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,431
- Teachers:
- 64.51
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,431 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.7%
- Black or African American
- 22.6%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- White
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.