District Overview
Located along 14120 South Hawthorne Blvd. in Hawthorne, California, this traditional, open public school district serves as an essential educational hub within the large suburban framework of the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. The district operates 11 individual school campuses, providing a comprehensive academic continuum that spans from kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently serving a total enrollment of 6,908 students, the district fosters an inclusive environment characterized by a rich, multicultural demographic that includes a strong representation of Hispanic and Black students, alongside Asian, White, Multi-racial, Pacific Islander, and American Indian learners.

To support its student population, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling nearly 1,384 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 551 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 71 instructional aides, and over 760 support staff personnel, creating a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12.5 to 1 that ensures attentive, individual guidance throughout a child's academic journey. With a strong organizational foundation structured to guide students from early elementary foundations through high school completion, the district remains a key cornerstone of its community. Families, students, and researchers looking for further information can connect with the district by phone at (310) 676-2276 or explore their official web portal at http://www.hawthorne.k12.ca.us.
11
Total Schools
6,908
Total Students
550.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne
Demographic Student Count
White183
Hispanic4,952
Black1,288
Asian230
Two or More149
American Indian32
Pacific Islander74
  • Hispanic
    4,952 (71.7%)
  • Black
    1,288 (18.6%)
  • Asian
    230 (3.3%)
  • White
    183 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    149 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    74 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    32 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hawthorne
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:11
Students:6,908*
Teachers (FTE):550.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.5
Schools in Hawthorne
Found 11 Schools