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Enrollment
454
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER HIGH - GARDENA DISTRICT·NCES 060255714580
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA 90249 · (424) 295-9898 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL454 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
28 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
396 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 135 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 109 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 104 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 106 | 23% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Environmental Charter High - Gardena
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena this school | 454 | 87.2% | N/A |
| Westbrook Academy South Gate | 409 | 83.4% | N/A |
| Entrepreneur High Highland | 528 | 84.5% | N/A |
| Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy Oakland | 405 | 93.8% | N/A |
| Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High Los Angeles | 525 | 94.1% | N/A |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 554 | 81.9% | N/A |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Environmental Charter High - Gardena ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 454 | #1,066 of 2,093 | #274 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #177 of 1,352 | #60 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.6% | #869 of 1,351 | #159 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.2% | #401 of 1,575 | #187 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 454 | 27.7 | 16.4:1 | 87% (396) |
| 2023-24 | 339 | 17.7 | 19.2:1 | 86% (292) |
| 2022-23 | 221 | 13 | 17.0:1 | 86% (190) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Environmental Charter High - Gardena.
About Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a small high school for students in Gardena, California. The school's enrollment of 454 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in California average about 838 students each.
For district matters, Environmental Charter High - Gardena falls under Environmental Charter High - Gardena District.
Hispanic students are the majority at Environmental Charter High - Gardena, with 76% of enrollment. The school is also 17% Black and 5% multiracial. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 48%. The school's diversity index is 39%, meaning two students picked at random have a 39% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The teaching staff at Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 27.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 16.4:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. About 87% of students, or 396, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County census figures show that the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. There are 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, enrolling about 1,265,907 students in all.
The closest public school to Environmental Charter High - Gardena is One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary, about 0.5 miles away. Environmental Charter High - Gardena is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Small, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000. As a charter school, Environmental Charter High - Gardena is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
To ask about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gardena
- Gardena Senior HighHigh · 1,343 students
- Robert E. Peary MiddleMiddle · 1,082 students
- Denker Avenue ElementaryElementary · 670 students
- Amestoy ElementaryElementary · 623 students
- One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street ElementaryElementary · 579 students
- One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street ElementaryElementary · 554 students
Nearby schools
- One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary0.5 mi · 353
- Lincoln Elementary0.6 mi · 418
- F. D. Roosevelt Elementary0.8 mi · 396
- Mark Twain Elementary0.8 mi · 585
- Evelyn Carr Elementary0.8 mi · 483
- Chapman Elementary0.9 mi · 406
Frequently asked questions
About Environmental Charter High - GardenaHow many students attend Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena enrolls approximately 454 students in grades 09-12.
Is Environmental Charter High - Gardena an elementary, middle, or high school?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Environmental Charter High - Gardena is approximately 16.4:1 (28 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena reports a student body of 76% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is overseen by Environmental Charter High - Gardena District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.