Nathaniel Narbonne High School is a school located at 24300 South Western Avenue, in the Harbor City area of Los Angeles, California. Narbonne serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Narbonne serves the Harbor City area and the city of Lomita.
Serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12, Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School's student population of 1,667 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4118 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gaucho
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School's ranking?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is ranked #4118 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School often compared to?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
1,667 students attend Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School offer ?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School part of?
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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