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Hawthorne Academy

12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Hawthorne Academy in Hawthorne, CA serves 57 students in grades 8 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
This nonsectarian special education school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 7 teachers.
The student body is 83% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California private high school.
Hawthorne Academy is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools and operates as a co鈥揺ducational program.
The school offers specialized education for secondary grades in a suburban Los Angeles environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Hawthorne Academy?
The application deadline for Hawthorne Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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