For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,976 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, CA are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, Family First Charter and Hawthorne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hawthorne, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 40%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Family First Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4859 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: K-2
| 371 students
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Grades: 4-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, CA include Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, Family First Charter and Hawthorne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hawthorne?
4 public high schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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