How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Centinela Valley Union High | Manhattan Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawndale, California | Manhattan Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 5,898 | 5,895 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 23.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Centinela Valley Union High | Manhattan Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,347 | $18,039 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| State Revenue | 62.0% | 19.8% |
| Local Revenue | 29.5% | 74.7% |
Centinela Valley Union High
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Manhattan Beach Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Centinela Valley Union High | Manhattan Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.8% | 56.7% |
| African American | 15.7% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.8% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 14.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.4% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Centinela Valley Union High | Manhattan Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 46 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 257:1 | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.5% | 10.8% |
School Types
Centinela Valley Union High
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Manhattan Beach Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.