For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,164 students in Lawndale, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA are Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, Centinela Valley Independent Study 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 18% (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 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16315 Grevillea Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Leuzinger High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4118 West Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lawndale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14901 South Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawndale, CA include Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, Centinela Valley Independent Study 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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