Hawthorne High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hawthorne, California 90250 · Centinela Valley Union High
#969 of 1,343 high schools in California
#14281 of 16,910 nationally
About Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High is a public high located in Hawthorne, in the Centinela Valley Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,675 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 969th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,675.
There are 20 schools in Hawthorne; Hawthorne High ranks 13th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hawthorne High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawthorne High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Family First Charter
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
605 students · 625 m away
Eucalyptus
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
709 students · 683 m away
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students · 891 m away
Del Aire Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students · 973 m away
Ramona
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
767 students · 1.0 km away
Da Vinci Connect
Hawthorne · Charter other · Grades K–12
923 students · 1.1 km away
Hawthorne Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students · 1.1 km away
Hollyglen Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
518 students · 1.2 km away
Washington
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students · 1.2 km away
Wiseburn Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,675 students
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1,676 students
Stagg Senior High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,677 students
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
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1,678 students
San Luis Obispo High
San Luis Obispo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students
Mission Oak High
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1,678 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne High a good school?
Hawthorne High has a Success Index (US) of 25.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #969 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hawthorne High rank in California?
Hawthorne High ranks #969 of 1,343 high schools in California and #14281 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorne High?
Hawthorne High had 1,675 students in 2025.
Is Hawthorne High a elementary school or a high school?
Hawthorne High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawthorne High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawthorne High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.