Redondo Union High in Redondo Beach, CA

At a glance

Reported students

2,921

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

115.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

547

Redondo Union High: 2,921 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

25.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 3,109
Teachers (FTE): 121.5
Student–teacher ratio: 25.6:1

What the reported data says about Redondo Union High

Redondo Union High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Redondo Beach. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Redondo Beach Unified. NCES reports 2,921 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.4:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Redondo Union High

1How do the reported 25.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 115.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 12.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 18.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 8.4
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 3
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.1%
Hispanic25.8%
Black3.9%
Asian13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial14.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

24 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Patricia Dreizler Continuation High

High · Grades 09–12

41 reported students

Redondo Beach Learning Academy

High · Grades 09–12

6 reported students

Adams Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,165 reported students

Parras (Nick G.) Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,031 reported students

Washington Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

776 reported students

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

626 reported students

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Public schools near Redondo Union High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High High · Redondo Beach Unified	09–12	41	0.4 mi
Redondo Beach Learning Academy High · Redondo Beach Unified	09–12	6	0.4 mi
West High High · Torrance Unified	09–12	1,775	0.9 mi
Mira Costa High High · Manhattan Beach Unified	09–12	2,473	2 mi
South High High · Torrance Unified	09–12	1,734	2.6 mi
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale High · Charter · Environmental Charter High - Lawndale District	09–12	488	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Redondo Union High

What grades does Redondo Union High serve?

Redondo Union High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Redondo Beach Unified.

How many students attend Redondo Union High?

Redondo Union High reported 2,921 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,109 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Redondo Union High?

The calculated ratio is 25.4:1, based on 2,921 students and 115.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Redondo Union High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Redondo Union High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Redondo Beach Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Redondo Union High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

18.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Redondo Union High in?

Redondo Union High is part of Redondo Beach Unified, based in Redondo Beach, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Redondo Union High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Patricia Dreizler Continuation High (0.4 mi), Redondo Beach Learning Academy (0.4 mi), West High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.