Environmental Charter High - Lawndale vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Lawndale · Charter high · Grades 9–12
488 students
North High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Lawndale, California | North High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 1,343 | #285 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8691 of 16,910 | #6592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 1,812 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Lawndale | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 48.8).
- •North High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 75.8%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Lawndale does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 26.6).
- •North High is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 488.
- •Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is a charter school while North High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Environmental Charter High - Lawndale better than North High?
On the Success Index (US), North High ranks higher (56.9 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and North High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale: 488. North High: 1,812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and North High rank in California?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is 421st of 1,343 and North High is 285th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).