For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 158 students in Hawthorne, CA.
50% of private high schools in Hawthorne, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene).
Private High Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Light And Life Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
14204 Prairie Av
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Overview
This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
158 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
93%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
13%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
125 Students
15,763 Students
% Black Students
78%
6%
# White Students
11 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
7%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Hawthorne, CA?
2 private high schools are located in Hawthorne, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
50% of private high schools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene).
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