Hawthorne Academy in Hawthorne, CA serves 57 students in grades 8 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
This nonsectarian special education school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 7 teachers.
The student body is 83% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California private high school.
Hawthorne Academy is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools and operates as a co–educational program.
The school offers specialized education for secondary grades in a suburban Los Angeles environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hawthorne Academy?
The application deadline for Hawthorne Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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