For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,384 students in Lawndale, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA are Centinela Valley Independent Study, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and Leuzinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lawndale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawndale High School, with 93% 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 Lawndale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16315 Grevillea Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Leuzinger High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4118 West Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: #44.
Lawndale High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14901 South Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #55.
R. K. Lloyde High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Lawndale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Bay Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4409 Redondo Beach Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(424) 255-4066
Lawndale, CA 90260
(424) 255-4066
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA include Centinela Valley Independent Study, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and Leuzinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawndale?
5 public high schools are located in Lawndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale 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).
Which public high schools in Lawndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawndale include: Leuzinger High School vs. Lawndale High School, Lawndale High School vs. Leuzinger High School
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