Summary:
The Environmental Charter High - Lawndale District contains one high school, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale, serving 488 students in grades 9-12 as a specialized charter school.
This school stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, where 78% of students are proficient—far above the state average of 49%. It also achieves an outstanding 97.5% graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.8%. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of all California high schools over the past three years, and its district is rated 5 stars and ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, indicating sustained excellence.
While the school outperforms state averages in all core subjects, its advantage is strongest in English; there is room for growth in mathematics and science to match that high level. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 1 and a population where over 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school demonstrates that strong support systems can lead to remarkable student success in graduation and literacy.
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