Environmental Charter High - Gardena serves 454 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Environmental Charter High - Gardena's student population of 454 students has grown by 298% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 115% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
17%
5%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
454 students attend Environmental Charter High - Gardena.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Environmental Charter High - Gardena students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Environmental Charter High - Gardena offer ?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Environmental Charter High - Gardena part of?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is part of Environmental Charter High - Gardena School District.
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