Family First Charter vs Hawthorne High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Family First Charter
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
605 students
Hawthorne High
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Family First Charter Hawthorne, California | Hawthorne High Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,343 | #969 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11712 of 16,910 | #14281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 605 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 40.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Family First Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 25.5).
- •Family First Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Hawthorne High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Family First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 80%).
- •Hawthorne High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 40.3).
- •Hawthorne High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 605.
- •Family First Charter is a charter school while Hawthorne 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 Family First Charter better than Hawthorne High?
On the Success Index (US), Family First Charter ranks higher (37.0 vs 25.5 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 Family First Charter and Hawthorne High?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Family First Charter: 605. Hawthorne High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Family First Charter and Hawthorne High rank in California?
Family First Charter is 653rd of 1,343 and Hawthorne High is 969th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).