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Inglewood Unified

Below Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 31.8/100

Inglewood Unified has 11 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.8/100 — 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is City Honors International Preparatory High at 61/100, where 29.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,268 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 34.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.9
17.5 – 61.4
Avg Exceeded %
10.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 11 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary27.289.3%31.6%
High44.2312.0%42.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Inglewood Unified, top-scoring shown first.

District Analysis

Strongest level: Inglewood Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.2.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -11.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 43.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 34.5%, 16.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: City Honors International Preparatory High leads the district at 61 with 29.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Inglewood Unified

2 On the Rise9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Inglewood Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
65.7%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Black
29.5%
Other
3.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
89%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Inglewood Unified spends $15,268 per student in current expenditures — $453 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,268
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
7,950
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 41.8%
$10,770 → $15,268
Spending Efficiency
2.08
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 37%Other 3%
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
$55,106–$98,339
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
314
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (8)

Inglewood Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.2 — 16.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -11.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence with a Scope Score of 35 and 14.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
3514.2%36.1%+0.7pp26.0%2.0%
2Centinela
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
3312.5%32.7%-3.2pp31.9%2.4%
3La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
3312.6%40.9%-28.8pp30.1%6.5%
4Oak Street
Inglewood Unified On the Rise
308.6%24.9%+7.0pp29.0%4.9%
5Beulah Payne P-8 STEAM Academy
Inglewood Unified On the Rise
309.7%28.2%+5.5pp29.5%5.4%
6Frank D. Parent
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
2110.2%29.9%-56.8pp32.4%5.3%
7Woodworth-Monroe Academy
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
183.7%11.7%-3.4pp39.8%5.0%
8Kelso (William H.)
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
183.2%18.9%-11.9pp33.7%7.9%

High Schools (3)

Inglewood Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 3.3 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is City Honors International Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 61 and 29.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1City Honors International Preparatory High
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
6129.7%55.1%26.7%0.7%
2Inglewood High
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
446.3%19.8%43.0%7.1%
3Inglewood Continuation High
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
270.0%5.1%57.4%2.2%

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 Inglewood Unified

  • 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 Inglewood Unified a good school district?
Inglewood Unified has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.8/100, which is 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.1% 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 Inglewood Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Inglewood Unified is City Honors International Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 29.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Inglewood Unified spend per student?
Inglewood Unified spends $15,268 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 Inglewood Unified?
Teacher salaries in Inglewood Unified range from $55,106–$98,339 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.