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Centinela Valley Union High

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 42.7/100

Centinela Valley Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lawndale High at 55/100, where 12.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,383 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 38.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.1
23.8 – 54.9
Avg Exceeded %
8.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
38.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 31.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 38.6%, 20.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Lawndale High leads the district at 55 with 12.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
76.4%
White
2.5%
Asian
2.5%
Black
14.3%
Other
4.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Centinela Valley Union High spends $16,383 per student in current expenditures — $1,568 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,383
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,072
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 38.4%
$11,838 → $16,383
Spending Efficiency
2.60
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$55,373–$116,676
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
249
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Centinela Valley Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 4.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Lawndale High with a Scope Score of 55 and 12.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Lawndale High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
5512.6%34.5%33.4%2.5%
2Leuzinger High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
5314.5%37.6%19.8%0.9%
3Hawthorne High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
4711.5%33.5%28.7%2.0%
4Centinela Valley Independent Study
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
343.1%15.6%41.1%1.3%
5R. K. Lloyde High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
240.5%2.3%69.9%2.3%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Centinela Valley Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Centinela Valley Union High a good school district?
Centinela Valley Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Centinela Valley Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Centinela Valley Union High is Lawndale High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 12.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Centinela Valley Union High spend per student?
Centinela Valley Union High spends $16,383 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Centinela Valley Union High?
Teacher salaries in Centinela Valley Union High range from $55,373–$116,676 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.