Gardena Senior High

1,343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gardena Senior High School, located in the heart of Gardena, California, is a long-standing public institution serving the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation or career readiness. The campus is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of the Gardena community, providing students with opportunities to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic organizations.

The school is dedicated to supporting student growth by providing resources that address both educational and social-emotional needs. Beyond standard coursework, Gardena High often emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for its student body. For families and prospective students seeking specific details on academic departments, faculty contacts, or upcoming campus events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.gardenashs.org, which serves as the primary hub for administrative announcements and school-related resources.

1,343

Total Students

76.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardena Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	879
Black	335
Asian	61
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
879 (65.5%)
Black
335 (24.9%)
Asian
61 (4.5%)
Two or More
39 (2.9%)
White
22 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)354-5000
Website:	http://gardenashs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 364

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 352