South Gate Senior High

3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/south_gate_hs

1,831 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,831

Total Students

88.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)568-5600
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/south_gate_hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th