- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawndale, CA
Leuzinger High
Federal NCES profile for Leuzinger High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060792000759
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leuzinger High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leuzinger High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leuzinger High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Centinela Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060792000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Leuzinger High held near 1,924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060792000759 · Lawndale, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,981 enr · 19.8:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorne High (1,675 students)
Leuzinger High held near 1,924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Leuzinger High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Centinela Vall 62
Centinela Valley Independent Study
62 students
What this shows Leuzinger High reports 1,981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leuzinger High compares
Leuzinger 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,981 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,981
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
African American 16.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
White 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Leuzinger High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Leuzinger High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawndale High | Smaller | 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 Leuzinger 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 Lawndale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Alternative education program
62 students
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 (~1,981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leuzinger High
How many students attend Leuzinger High?
Leuzinger High has 1,981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,896 (2022-23) → 1,924 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leuzinger High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leuzinger High is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Leuzinger High?
70.5% of students at Leuzinger High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leuzinger High?
The largest demographic group at Leuzinger High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leuzinger High?
Leuzinger High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Leuzinger High rank among high schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Leuzinger High ranks #4 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 Leuzinger High, Centinela Valley Union High also operates Hawthorne High (1,675 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.