3224 W 147th St
Gardena, CA 90249

Hawthorne has had a bad image in the past, but it has done wonders to turn it around. There are many programs in place dedicated to supporting students and their needs. Some of these programs include after-school tutoring, therapy, intervention specialists, ELD support, AP classes, academies, etc. The school district also offers teachers regular professional development (some required and some optional). The majority of teachers on this campus are passionate educators who truly care about the students. For the most part, the students at the school are happy to be here and ready to learn.

Not so good of a reputation so it was scary to enroll my son here but it’s actually a great school. My son has told me he gets along very well and very little to none bullying you see. I’ve met the teachers they are very nice and so is the staff. Teachers are strict though but it’s a good school.

I am very concerned for mine and any child’s safety at this school. My child got bullied, called racial slurs and was harassed by the soccer team. I am very disappointed in the school system not protecting my child in need especially when reaching out for help. There needs to be repercussions for the actions of the soccer team. Parents please keep your children safe!!!

This is, without question, the worst-performing school in the district, and its reputation reflects years of poor leadership, ineffective instruction, and a complete failure to meet the needs of its students. Rather than continuing to operate in its current state, the school should be closed and replaced with a private institution capable of providing the quality education that families deserve. The administration demonstrates a profound lack of understanding of children's social, emotional, and academic needs. Instead of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment, leadership appears disconnected from the realities facing students and their families. Concerns are ignored, communication is inadequate, and meaningful improvements are consistently absent. The teaching staff is equally disappointing. Many educators appear to lack the training, resources, or motivation necessary to effectively support student growth and development. There is an urgent need for comprehensive restructuring, professional development, and accountability focused on child development, enrichment, and instructional excellence. Students are being shortchanged by a system that has accepted mediocrity as the norm. Even the Parent Teacher Association has failed to fulfill its intended purpose. Rather than operating as an independent voice for parents and families, it appears to be heavily influenced and effectively controlled by the school's administration. This undermines transparency, discourages genuine parent involvement, and defeats the very purpose of having a PTA in the first place. The school's extremely low state test scores are not surprising. They are the direct result of inadequate instructional support, ineffective leadership, and a persistent lack of educational accountability. Instead of addressing these systemic failures, the school continues to produce disappointing outcomes year after year with little evidence of meaningful progress. Families deserve far better than what this school currently provides. Without sweeping changes to its leadership, instructional practices, and organizational structure, there is little reason to expect improvement. As it stands, this school has failed its students, its families, and the community it is supposed to serve.

It is a good school good learning

This school does not push the kids. My son went to Kit Carson for 2 years. His 2nd grade teacher's assignment were all over the place. Kids need structure. That's why the CST Scores are so poor.