13126 S Vermont Ave #6
Gardena, CA 90247

135th has drastically improved over the past 3 years.

it's fun it has good events and there are a lot of kids having fun and getting good friends and the staff and teachers and everyone id so nice and helps a lot of students

I love This school overall..we have experienced some excellent teachers who need more support from the parents

I agree with the review from 2024 that emphasizes this school's dedication to college-preparatory work and is not ideal if you are a student who wants to prioritize a social life. It all depends on what your priorities are for high school. As a first-generation low-income student, my priority was academics. While we do not have many AP classes and SAT prep is not available (something common among other schools in the area), when done correctly, the proximity Middle College has with Los Angles Southwest College CAN put you ahead of the game for college and scholarship admissions. Sports are easy to join. Because we are a small school, sports are not as competitive as larger schools but you still have fun and build great relationships with your teammates and coaches. I played on the school's volleyball team for 3 consecutive years with my friends and we can confidently say that the relationships we built with some of the teachers and coaches are some that we feel we can go back on years after graduating. Getting close to your counselor is also easier because of the school's small size. It's one counselor for less than 200 students. Sometimes you can walk into their office without an appointment, other times you can find them during your lunch break. There isn't a large communication barrier.

I was a student here, a long time ago. I am now in a better position in life and want to give back to the place that helped forge me into the person I am today. Avalon Gardens played a large role in who I am today. I call the school, talk to the principle who seems like she is not a very friendly person, about donating, and finding out how I can help give back to the school. This woman tells me that her priority is to get electronic "chalk" boards in the classrooms. I looked these boards up online, they are starting at $8,000. I mean, aren't there more pressing materials kids need, other than another screen to look at. I was fortunate to make it to adulthood living in south central, unlike my classmate Khye Johnson and the countless others we lost, and I will give back in my own way. HOWEVER, I CAN TELL THE PRINCIPLE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE AMONGST THE PEOPLE. We gotta break this vicious cycle of allowing people who can't relate to us, to teach our children. Electronic chalk boards, give me a break. No wonder the scores are where they are. My name is Charell Williams.