SOUTH GATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

South Gate Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 2,734 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 99 teachers, South Gate Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

South Gate Senior High School, located at 3351 Firestone Blvd. in South Gate, California, is a long-standing educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County, the school offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, providing students with access to various academic programs, athletic opportunities, and extracurricular activities aimed at fostering both personal and intellectual growth.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school is dedicated to meeting state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. The institution emphasizes a commitment to student success through its instructional programs and support services. For current information regarding school calendars, enrollment requirements, specific academic departments, or upcoming events, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members looking to engage with the campus.

For more information, contact South Gate Senior High at (323) 568-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280-2937
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SOUTH GATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Gate, CA with about 2,734 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,734
Teachers:
99.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,734 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH GATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.