Morningside High

10500 South Yukon Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303

mhs.inglewoodusd.com/

407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morningside High School, located in Inglewood, California, is a public secondary school serving the local community within the Inglewood Unified School District. As a historic institution in the area, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, college readiness, and career preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on empowering its students to overcome challenges and achieve academic success through a blend of rigorous coursework and supportive educational initiatives.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Morningside High School is known for its active school spirit and a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to enrich the student experience, promote community engagement, and develop leadership skills among the student body. With a focus on cultivating a culture of pride and excellence, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, contributing members of society in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

407

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	304
Black	91
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
304 (74.7%)
Black
91 (22.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Inglewood Unified
Phone:	(310)680-5230
Website:	http://mhs.inglewoodusd.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 86

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 114