Norwalk High

11356 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

www.norwalklancers.org

2,075 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Norwalk High School, located in Norwalk, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Known as the home of the "Lancers," the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community involvement, striving to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success.

The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, promoting a spirit of school pride and collaboration. Through its focus on college and career readiness, Norwalk High provides students with access to rigorous coursework and various vocational opportunities. By balancing academic excellence with opportunities for social and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to society.

2,075

Total Students

87.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwalk High
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	1,835
Black	40
Asian	99
Two or More	37
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,835 (88.4%)
Asian
99 (4.8%)
White
50 (2.4%)
Black
40 (1.9%)
Two or More
37 (1.8%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3830
Website:	http://www.norwalklancers.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 9 573

Grade 10 523

Grade 11 488

Grade 12 491