Gardena High School is a public high school in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States, adjacent to the City of Gardena. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, Gardena Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardena Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gardena Senior High School's student population of 1,343 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
White, Green
School Motto
Breaking Ground for the Future
School Rankings
Gardena Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardena Senior High School is 0.52, 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
#7786 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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: Panther (formerly, The Mohicans, Until It Was Changed After The Class Of 1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardena Senior High School's ranking?
Gardena Senior High School is ranked #7786 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardena Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Gardena Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gardena Senior High School?
1,343 students attend Gardena Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gardena Senior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardena Senior High School?
Gardena Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gardena Senior High School offer ?
Gardena Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gardena Senior High School part of?
Gardena Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardena Senior High School located?
Gardena Senior High School is located in the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood of Gardena, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Harbor Gateway North.
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