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Centinela Valley Independent Study
PublicHighGrades 9–12VirtualAlternative Education School
4951 Marine Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260 · (310) 263-3264 · Part of Centinela Valley Union High School District
Students
62
Students per teacher
30:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Centinela Valley Independent Study
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 30:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 169.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
4951 Marine Ave., Lawndale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 93
Grade 108
Grade 1123
Grade 1228
Enrollment over time
23’20
26’21
48’22
46’23
62’24
Up 169.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 79%Black 8%Asian 5%Two or more races 5%White 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.