Hawthorne High

4859 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

www.hhscougars.org/

1,675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hawthorne High School, located in the city of Hawthorne, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its rich history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience. The campus is centrally located on West El Segundo Boulevard, placing it at the heart of the community and making it a focal point for local student life and educational development.

The school offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core curriculum, Hawthorne High is recognized for its active athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and civic engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive campus culture, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,675

Total Students

77.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	1,424
Black	158
Asian	33
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,424 (85.0%)
Black
158 (9.4%)
Asian
33 (2.0%)
Two or More
30 (1.8%)
White
24 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	Centinela Valley Union High
Phone:	(310)263-4400
Website:	http://www.hhscougars.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	154

* 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 9 397

Grade 10 448

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 426