Centinela Valley Union High School District

Centinela Valley Union High School District consists of three comprehensive high schools (Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Leuzinger) a continuation high school (R.K. Lloyde), and Centinela Valley Independent Study School. CVUHSD serves approximately 5,300 (2024-25) students in grade 9-12 students from neighborhoods in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.

As a high school district, our mission is very clear: 100% of our students must graduate ready for college, career, and life. The aspirations we hold for our students go far beyond a high school diploma. The true measure of our success will take place when the diploma has been earned and our students face both the challenges and opportunities of the real world as adults. To succeed, we must first provide students with as many options for furthering their education after high school as possible. Students must complete the UC/CSU A-G requirements, score solid marks on college entrance exams, participate in numerous clubs and extra-curricular activities as well as submit lengthy applications before unwavering deadlines. At each step of the process, our staff is ready to assist students and their families with as much guidance and support as necessary.