- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne High
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060792000756
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Centinela Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060792000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Hawthorne High held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-85 students YoY 060792000756 · Hawthorne, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,675 enr · 16.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Leuzinger High (1,981 students)
Hawthorne High held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leuzinger High
Leuzinger High
1,981 students
- This school
Hawthorne High
1,675 students
- Lawndale High
Lawndale High
1,403 students
- R. K. Lloyde H 230
R. K. Lloyde High
230 students
- Centinela Vall 62
Centinela Valley Independent Study
62 students
What this shows Hawthorne High reports 1,675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne High compares
Hawthorne High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,675
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
African American 9.4%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Hawthorne High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Hawthorne High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuzinger High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawndale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. K. Lloyde High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centinela Valley Independent Study | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Hawthorne
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne High
How many students attend Hawthorne High?
Hawthorne High has 1,675 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,770 (2022-23) → 1,685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne High is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne High?
68.5% of students at Hawthorne High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne High?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne High?
Hawthorne High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne High rank among high schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Centinela Valley Union High?
Besides Hawthorne High, Centinela Valley Union High also operates Leuzinger High (1,981 students), Lawndale High (1,403 students), and R. K. Lloyde High (230 students). See the Centinela Valley Union High district page for the complete list.