Environmental Charter High School

About Environmental Charter High School

Environmental Charter High School (ECHS) is a public charter school located in Lawndale, California. It was founded in 1999 with the mission of providing a rigorous college-preparatory education focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability. The school has a unique approach to education, blending traditional academic studies with experiential learning and hands-on activities. ECHS offers a variety of courses that focus on environmental issues and sustainability. These include classes in environmental science, ecology, energy and resource management, and environmental policy. Students also have the opportunity to participate in field trips, internships, and service-learning projects. ECHS also has a strong commitment to community. The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to engage students in their local community and to promote environmental stewardship. These include environmental service projects, community garden projects, and educational outreach programs. At ECHS, students are encouraged to think critically about environmental issues and to take action to address them. The school provides a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to develop their leadership skills and to become active members of their community.

Address:	16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260
Phone:	(310) 214-3400
Site:	echslawndale.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	521 students

Overview Environmental Charter High School

Environmental Charter High School serves 521 students in grades 9-12.
Environmental Charter High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Environmental Charter High School

Environmental Charter High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Environmental Charter High School is 0.26, 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.