Lawndale High

14901 S. Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260

1,921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lawndale High School is a public secondary school located in Lawndale, California, serving the local community within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that focuses on academic preparation, vocational training, and extracurricular development for students in grades 9 through 12. Its campus on South Inglewood Avenue serves as a central educational hub, offering diverse resources to support student success and post-secondary readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lawndale High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and athletic programs. The school actively encourages student involvement in various clubs, arts, and sports, fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a range of student activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for both college and career paths in a modern global landscape.

1,921

Total Students

109.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawndale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	1,314
Black	417
Asian	62
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,314 (68.5 %)
Black
417 (21.7 %)
Two or More
79 (4.1 %)
Asian
62 (3.2 %)
White
35 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Centinela Valley Union High
Phone:	(310)263-3102
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	966
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* 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 9 450

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 523