Environmental Charter High School, abbreviated to ECHS, is a 9th through 12th grade public charter high school in Lawndale, California. It was founded in 2002. Prior to its founding, there was another high school at the same location that was named “Victory”. It was around from at least 1999–2001.
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale's student population of 490 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: White Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Environmental Charter High - Lawndale's ranking?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is ranked #2058 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale?
The graduation rate of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Environmental Charter High - Lawndale?
490 students attend Environmental Charter High - Lawndale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Environmental Charter High - Lawndale offer ?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Environmental Charter High - Lawndale part of?
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale is part of Environmental Charter High - Lawndale School District.
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