How does Redondo Union High compare to other high schools in Redondo Beach?

Redondo Union High has a SchoolScope composite score of 73.6/100, placing it at the 94th percentile statewide. 36% of students exceed standard, with a total of 1,301 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at Redondo Union High?

36.4% of students at Redondo Union High exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 63.2% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at Redondo Union High?

12.9% of students at Redondo Union High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

Redondo Union High

High School

Redondo Beach Unified Redondo BeachLos Angeles County90277

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

2,971 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

18%

Teachers

116 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

99.0%

AP Exam Prepared

81.1%

A-G Completion

79.7%

College-Going Rate

87.0%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Declined Significantly

-23.8 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Declined Significantly

-21.3 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

22.9%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 49 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic26.3%

White44.0%

Asian9.6%

Black3.5%

Other16.7%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for Redondo Union High
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	36.4%
Met Standard	26.8%
Below Standard	36.8%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "63% proficient" for Redondo Union High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

36.4% of students exceeded standard while 26.8% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 20.9 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's 5.2 points below the Redondo Beach Unified district average of 41.6%. Compared to the 4 nearby schools within ~3 miles, this exceeded rate is 5.2 points higher (vs 31.3% average). The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 99.0% — above the state target. 79.7% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 87.0% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 12.9%, better than the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →

Key metrics

% Exceeded Standard

36.4%

Students scoring above proficient

% Met or Above

63.2%

Students meeting standard

Chronic Absenteeism

12.9%

Students missing 10%+ of days

Suspension Rate

1.3%

Students suspended at least once

Total Tested

1,301

Across all grades & subjects

ELA scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	652	43.6%	30.5%	13.7%	12.3%	74.1%

Math scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	649	29.3%	23.1%	21.7%	25.9%	52.4%

Estimated K-12 PathEstimate

Elementary

Beryl Heights Elementary

67.4

→

Middle

Parras (Nick G.) Middle

56.5

→

High

Redondo Union High

73.6

This school

Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.