Original Research by School Decision on Redondo Union High
Redondo Union High is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Redondo Beach, a coastal community in Los Angeles County. The school enrolls a mid-sized cohort across four grade levels, with roughly even distribution from ninth through twelfth grade.
The student body reflects meaningful diversity. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic students and multiracial students. Asian, Black, and other racial and ethnic groups are also represented. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a student population drawn largely from middle- and upper-income households. Data on English learners and special education enrollment were not available.
On the most recent state testing available, the school's performance in English language arts was solid, with about three in four students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. Performance in science was somewhat lower, and performance in mathematics was notably weaker, with just over half of students reaching proficiency. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it is supporting mathematics instruction and whether there are particular grade levels or student groups where math outcomes lag, to understand what targeted support exists and whether additional tutoring or intervention aligns with their student's needs.
The school offers coursework across three career and technical education pathways: business, engineering, and health science. Beyond those, the full breadth of course offerings, AP access, dual-credit opportunities, and other academic pathways were not detailed in the available data. A parent should review the school's website or contact the counseling office directly to understand whether the school offers the specific advanced, elective, or vocational courses their student is interested in pursuing.
Redondo Beach itself is a coastal town with a housing market that reflects its location and proximity to Los Angeles. Home values are substantially higher than state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are also elevated relative to regional and national norms. For families considering a move to the area, housing affordability is tight; the monthly mortgage cost on a median home would be significant for most households, and rents are similarly demanding. The local job market shows stable employment conditions, though wages in many sectors may not fully offset the cost of housing.
State testing data spanning multiple years was not available, so it is not possible to assess whether the school's current performance represents growth, stability, or change. A four-year graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were also not reported. A parent interested in understanding longer-term trends, overall persistence and completion rates, and patterns of daily engagement would benefit from asking the school directly for those measures.
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