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Augustus Hawkins High

825 West 60th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

About Augustus Hawkins High

Augustus Hawkins High School is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,100 to 1,200 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1. Augustus Hawkins High School offers a full range of classes, including core subjects like math, English, science, and social studies, as well as electives, career technical education, and college readiness programs. 29% of students are good at reading and 7% are good at math. This shows that there are still problems with how well students do in school and things that need to be better. The amount of money given to each student is the same as what most public schools in California give. The school doesn't have its own entrance exam, but students can take statewide tests and college entrance exams like the SAT. Families exploring local educational options, including the best high school in California , may find Augustus Hawkins High School offers a structured learning environment with opportunities for growth, college preparation, and student support services.

Augustus Hawkins High Contact Information

Address

825 West 60th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

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Phone

(323) 789-1282

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 29% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1108
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6175 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Augustus Hawkins High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:52 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.99%
Asian 0.18%
Hispanic 81.5%
Black 15.52%
Two+ Races 0.63%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
1.99%
Asian
0.18%
Hispanic
81.5%
Black
15.52%
Two+ Races
0.63%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1108
46.39%
514 Female
53.61%
594 Male

Student Population

1108 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

184 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, students from Augustus F. Hawkins High School showed off their creativity and teamwork by taking part in a school FTC robotics qualifying tournament in late January. This shows that Hawkins is putting more and more emphasis on STEM and collaborative learning.

FAQ

Q1. Do Augustus Hawkins High School have career technical education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes to help students learn about different careers and get hands-on experience.

Q2. Do students have the option of doing extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, sports teams, and leadership programs, but only if they are offered each year.

Q3. Do the school offer help with schoolwork or tutoring?

Ans. Yes, there are after-school tutoring and intervention programs that can help students do better in math, reading, and writing.

Q4. Do you offer college counseling?

Ans. Yes, students get help with planning their A–G courses, applying to college, and getting financial aid.

Q5. Do students have to take standardized tests?

Ans. Yes, students take statewide tests and may also take the SAT or other college entrance exams.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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