Summary:
The Environmental Charter High - Gardena District consists of a single high school, Environmental Charter High - Gardena, serving 454 students in grades 9-12 as a charter school.
This school stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, where over 70% of students are proficient—far exceeding the state average—and for its outstanding 96.3% graduation rate. It has shown impressive improvement, moving up in statewide rankings and earning a 4-star rating. While it excels in English and graduation, its mathematics proficiency is below the state average, indicating a notable difference in performance between subjects.
Serving a student population where a high percentage qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school demonstrates that strong academic outcomes are achievable with adequate support, evidenced by a favorable student-teacher ratio. An area for potential growth is chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average. Overall, Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a rapidly improving school that successfully prepares its students for graduation, particularly in literacy.
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