Hawthorne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,021 students in Hawthorne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hawthorne School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Hawthorne School District, which is ranked #958 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
234 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,028 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
56%
# Black Students
1,351 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
19%
5%
# White Students
188 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
833
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
659
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
683
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
721
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
705
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
711
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
681
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
725
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
755
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,497 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,640 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,021 students.
What is the rank of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District is ranked #958 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne School District?
72% of Hawthorne School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hawthorne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,640 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 7,021 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
