Redondo Union High

One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

2,921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Redondo Union High School (RUHS), located in the heart of Redondo Beach, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Redondo Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of tradition—symbolized by its mascot, the Sea Hawk—the school sits on a expansive, historic campus near the Pacific coast. It is widely recognized for offering a comprehensive academic program that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and rigorous college-preparatory curricula designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Redondo Union is highly regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school boasts an impressive roster of CIF-sanctioned athletic programs, a celebrated performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. Because of its commitment to both academic excellence and student well-being, RUHS serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages students to excel not only in the classroom but also in leadership, athletics, and the arts.

2,921

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redondo Union High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,231
Hispanic	753
Black	115
Asian	382
Two or More	427
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,231 (42.2%)
Hispanic
753 (25.8%)
Two or More
427 (14.6%)
Asian
382 (13.1%)
Black
115 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

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:	Redondo Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-8665
Website:	http://redondounion.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 740

Grade 10 723

Grade 11 719

Grade 12 739