R. K. Lloyde High

239 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

R. K. Lloyde High School, located in Lawndale, California, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, R. K. Lloyde functions primarily as a continuation high school, designed to provide a flexible and supportive academic environment for students who may have struggled in a conventional setting or who require an alternative path to graduation. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet state requirements and earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond its academic mission, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention from staff. By fostering a close-knit community, R. K. Lloyde aims to improve student engagement, attendance, and overall academic confidence. The institution is dedicated to helping its students overcome personal or educational obstacles, equipping them with the necessary skills and certifications to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

239

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. K. Lloyde High
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	180
Black	39
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
180 (75.3 %)
Black
39 (16.3 %)
Two or More
9 (3.8 %)
White
8 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Centinela Valley Union High
Phone:	(310)263-3264
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 190