- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawndale, CA
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Centinela Valley Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060792012265
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centinela Valley Independent Study earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 62
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Centinela Valley Independent Study ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Centinela Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060792012265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Centinela Valley Independent Study held near 46 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060792012265 · Lawndale, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 70.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Leuzinger High (1,981 students)
Centinela Valley Independent Study held near 46 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Centinela Valley Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leuzinger High
Leuzinger High
1,981 students
- Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High
1,675 students
- Lawndale High
Lawndale High
1,403 students
- R. K. Lloyde H 230
R. K. Lloyde High
230 students
- This school 62
Centinela Valley Independent Study
62 students
What this shows Centinela Valley Independent Study reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centinela Valley Independent Study compares
Centinela Valley Independent Study held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
75.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 8.1%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
White 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Centinela Valley Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Centinela Valley Union High reports $22,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centinela Valley Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuzinger High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hawthorne High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lawndale High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| R. K. Lloyde High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Centinela Valley Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Lawndale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Leuzinger High
Standard public school
1,981 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Lawndale High
Standard public school
1,403 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Standard public school
488 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
R. K. Lloyde High
Alternative education program
230 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Centinela Valley Independent Study
How many students attend Centinela Valley Independent Study?
Centinela Valley Independent Study has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centinela Valley Independent Study?
70.8% of students at Centinela Valley Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centinela Valley Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Centinela Valley Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centinela Valley Independent Study?
Centinela Valley Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centinela Valley Independent Study rank among high schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Centinela Valley Independent Study ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Lawndale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lawndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Centinela Valley Union High?
Besides Centinela Valley Independent Study, Centinela Valley Union High also operates Leuzinger High (1,981 students), Hawthorne High (1,675 students), and Lawndale High (1,403 students). See the Centinela Valley Union High district page for the complete list.