Private school · Gardena, California

Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School

6–12 · 83 students, not counting pre-K (2025–26)

1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena 90248(310) 538-6863
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Common questions

How do I apply?

Call (310) 538-6863 and ask which grades have openings, how to apply and by when. Evidence ↓

What are the free public options nearby?

Your assigned public high school depends on your address; the nearest are listed below, each placed among California’s public high schools on spring 2025 tests. Evidence ↓

What does a year cost?

Ask the school for the total yearly cost, including fees, and how financial aid works.

More questions (2)

How big is it?

83 students, not counting pre-K, in the private school affidavit the school files with the state (California Department of Education), 2025–26. Evidence ↓

Does Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School have state test results?

No. Private schools in California don’t take the state tests (CAASPP), so there is no state testing data for Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School to score. Evidence ↓

Students

Who goes to Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr.?

In 2025–26, the school reported 83 students to the state.

CDE private school affidavit, 2025–26

The count leaves out pre-K.

Ask: How many children are in my child’s class, and when does the day start and end?

Source recordsNCES survey · ZIP-area census
Grades6–12
Enrollment83 K–12 and ungraded students
ZIP-area community recordCensus Bureau survey, 2020–2024 · ZIP 90248
American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · ZIP 90248 area
MeasureEstimate
Median household income$91,176
Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+)37%
ZIP-area population11,235
Median age43.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Median household income covers the past 12 months and is reported in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Bachelor's degree or higher uses adults age 25 and over as its population. A dash is unavailable, not zero; a reported zero remains zero. ZIP-area figures do not establish the school's attendance area or describe its enrolled students. See all schools in ZIP code 90248 →

The ZIP area comes from the school’s directory address; it does not verify where the campus is.

Source: CDE Private School Affidavit (2025–26)

Public options

What are the free public options nearby?

Three district or charter middle schools and three high schools sit within 2 miles.

Public schools · straight-line distance from this school’s address

Middle

The 3 nearestPercentile among California middle schools, spring 2026

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

District schools are assigned by your home address. Charters run their own admissions.

Public schools at other levels (6)Elementary · High

Elementary

The 3 nearestPercentile among California elementary schools, spring 2026

High

The 3 nearestPercentile among California high schools, spring 2025

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

Next steps

How do I visit Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr., and what should I ask?

Questions for your visit

  1. Which tests do students take, and how do they do? Ask for the school’s overall results.
  2. How do you teach students at different levels? Ask how they stretch fast learners and help those who need more.
More questions to ask (10) and the map
  1. How many students leave each year, and why? If many families leave, ask what they told the school.
  2. Where do students go after they finish here? Ask for the list of colleges and other paths recent graduates went on to.
  3. What is the full cost, and what financial aid is there? Ask about every fee on top of tuition, and how aid is decided.
  4. Who accredits the school? Accreditation means an outside group reviewed the school. Ask which group, and when it last visited.
  5. How many children are in my child’s class, and when does the day start and end?
  6. How would teaching, student support and school expectations work for my child?
  7. Which grades have openings, and what are the application steps and dates?
  8. Which courses and career pathways does the school run, and who can enroll?
  9. How do counselors help students plan for college, training or work?
  10. Which AP or IB courses does the school offer, and how many students take them?

Location and visiting

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1473 West 182nd Street, Gardena 90248

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Data sources: CDE Private School Affidavit · U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey