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27-1821: George Washington High School may refer to a number of high schools including: George Washington Preparatory High School , Los Angeles, California Washington High School (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa George Washington High School (San Francisco) in San Francisco, California George Washington High School (Colorado) in Denver, Colorado George Washington High School (Delray Beach) in Delray Beach, Florida George Washington High School (Guam) in Mangilao, Guam George Washington High School (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois George Washington Community High School in Indianapolis, Indiana George Washington High School (New York City) in New York City, New York George Washington High School (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania George Washington High School (Danville, Virginia) in Danville, Virginia George Washington High School (Charleston, West Virginia) in Charleston, West Virginia Past schools [ edit ] George Washington High School in Alexandria, Virginia, one of

54-415: A decision was made to name the small village after him. Hawthorne was once a "whites only" settlement, commonly called a sundown town . During the 1930s, signs warned African-Americans to be out of Hawthorne by sundown. To the north of Hawthorne is the unincorporated community of Lennox and the city of Inglewood . To the east is the unincorporated community of Athens and the city of Gardena . To

81-420: A median household income of $ 44,649, with 19.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 84,112 people in 28,536 households, including 19,775 families, in the city. The population density was 13,879.4 inhabitants per square mile (5,358.9/km ). There were 29,629 housing units at an average density of 4,889.1 per square mile (1,887.7/km ). The racial makeup of

108-428: A median income of $ 29,481 versus $ 27,427 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,022. About 18.4% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. Mexican (27.1%) and Filipino (2.6%) are the most common ancestries in the city. Mexico (45.1%) and Guatemala (9.3%) are the most common foreign places of birth in

135-588: Is five miles (8 km) from the Los Angeles International Airport . Hawthorne comprises ZIP codes 90250 and 90251. It is in the 310 area code , except for a small portion of northeastern Hawthorne, which is located in the 323 area code . Hawthorne, like the rest of the Los Angeles basin, has a Mediterranean climate: Hawthorne has a Mediterranean climate or dry-summer subtropical ( Köppen climate classification Csb on

162-680: Is part of a seventeen-city region commonly called the South Bay . As of the 2020 US census , Hawthorne had a population of 88,083. Hawthorne was once part of the Rancho Sausal Redondo (Round Willow-grove Ranch) of the 22,458-acre (91 km ) Mexican land grant in present-day Los Angeles County, California given in 1837 to Antonio Ygnacio Ávila by Juan Alvarado the Mexican Governments Governor of Alta California . Rancho Sausal Redondo covered

189-606: The 62nd Assembly District , represented by Democrat Anthony Rendon . In the United States House of Representatives , Hawthorne is in California's 43rd congressional district , represented by Democrat Maxine Waters . Hawthorne is served by multiple school districts. Schools that include portions of Hawthorne include: In addition Los Angeles County Office of Education operates Southwest Day (5th-12th grade). Hawthorne Math and Science Academy

216-622: The California High School Exit Exam, and maintain 95% attendance. In 2017, Boys Academic Leadership Academy opened on the Washington Prep campus. During the 2008–09 school year, there were a total of 2,440 students attending the high school. Hawthorne, California Hawthorne is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area , located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California . It

243-787: The SLC is to develop a sense of unity and cohesiveness and to foster the individual needs of students. The SLCs that were established as a result of this effort are: Etech (Engineering and Technology); ELMS (Ethics, Leadership, and Mediation Scholars); S.T.A.R.S (Visual and Performing Arts); BIZ (Business); SHAPE (Health and Fitness); and Law and Justice. The three Magnet programs have remained intact. During subsequent years, Washington added Performing Arts, Math/Science, and Communication Arts Magnets and achieved honors in scholastic, athletic and extra-curricular competition. As of 2009, in order to graduate and participate in senior activities such as prom, senior picnic, and grad night seniors must earn 230 credits, pass

270-404: The area that now includes Playa Del Rey , El Segundo , Manhattan Beach , Lawndale , Hermosa Beach , Inglewood , Hawthorne, and Redondo Beach . Hawthorne was founded in 1905 as the "Hawthorne Improvement Company" by real estate developers B.L. Harding and H.D. Lombard. Harding's daughter shared her birthday—July 4, American Independence Day—with New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne , and

297-549: The city was 29.3% White, 39.0% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 7.7% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 24.2% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. 44.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 28,536 households, 43.7% included children under the age of 18, 38.6% were married couples living together, 23.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. Of all households 24.5% were one person and 4.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

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324-545: The city's most recent "Comprehensive Annual Financial Report," its various funds had $ 126.1 million in revenues, $ 113.2 million in expenditures, $ 220.2 million in total assets, $ 152.7 million in total liabilities, and $ 29.6 million in cash and investments. The city manager is Vontray Norris. In the California State Legislature , Hawthorne is in the 35th Senate District , represented by Democrat Steven Bradford , and in

351-465: The city. In 2022, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 's Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count counted 173 homeless individuals in Hawthorne. As of 2022 the city is known as a center for the space industry and hosts numerous space related private companies, industries and startups. The relatively large number of aerospace engineers and technicians, history of established aerospace companies, and

378-706: The coast, Csa inland), enjoying plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 263 sunshine days and only 35 days with measurable precipitation annually. At the 2010 census Hawthorne had a population of 84,293. The population density was 13,835.7 inhabitants per square mile (5,342.0/km ). The racial makeup of Hawthorne was 27,678 (32.8%) White (10.3% Non-Hispanic White), 23,385 (27.7%) African American, 565 (0.7%) Native American, 5,642 (6.7%) Asian, 974 (1.2%) Pacific Islander, 22,127 (26.3%) from other races, and 3,922 (4.7%) from two or more races. There were 44,572 people of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race (52.9%). The census reported that 83,754 people (99.4% of

405-470: The households, 7,125 (25.0%) were one person and 1,430 (5.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94. There were 19,559 families (68.7% of households); the average family size was 3.54. The age distribution was 23,157 people (27.5%) under the age of 18, 9,487 people (11.3%) aged 18 to 24, 27,035 people (32.1%) aged 25 to 44, 18,395 people (21.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,219 people (7.4%) who were 65 or older. The median age

432-452: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Washington_High_School&oldid=1180754208 " Category : Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages George Washington Preparatory High School Founded in 1926,

459-700: The northeast along Imperial Highway with the unincorporated community of Westmont . The Century Freeway ( Glenn Anderson Freeway , I-105 ) runs along the northern boundary of Hawthorne, with the C Line light rail line running down the center of the Century Freeway. The San Diego Freeway ( I-405 ) runs along the western boundary of Hawthorne. Major east–west streets in Hawthorne include Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard, and Imperial Highway . Major north–south streets include Aviation Boulevard , Inglewood Avenue, Hawthorne Boulevard , Prairie Avenue, Crenshaw Boulevard , and Van Ness Avenue. Hawthorne

486-544: The population) lived in households, 208 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 331 (0.4%) were institutionalized. There were 28,486 households, 12,330 (43.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,833 (38.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 6,369 (22.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,357 (8.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,309 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 191 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . Of

513-443: The predecessors to today's Alexandria City High School See also [ edit ] Washington High School (disambiguation) Washington County High School (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about schools, colleges, or other educational institutions which are associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

540-646: The presence of SpaceX has facilitated the development of space engineering industry cluster in the city. According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , the top employers in the city are: Besides the current top employers, the following businesses are currently located in Hawthorne: Previously in Hawthorne: Hawthorne has an elected city council composed of a mayor elected every four years and four city council members elected on four year terms. According to

567-598: The school has a Los Angeles address but is not located in the city limits of Los Angeles. The mascot is the General, a reference to the school's namesake George Washington . The school colors are red and blue. The school serves many areas in South Los Angeles and unincorporated areas around South Los Angeles, including Athens , West Athens and Westmont. In addition it serves the LAUSD section of Hawthorne . It

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594-413: The south is the unincorporated community of El Camino Village , and the cities of Lawndale and Redondo Beach . Manhattan Beach is at the southwest corner of Hawthorne. To the west is the city of El Segundo , and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westchester is to the northwest of Hawthorne. Hawthorne surrounds the unincorporated community of Del Aire on three sides. It also shares a small border on

621-416: Was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.50. The age distribution was 31.7% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males. The median household income was $ 31,887 and the median family income was $ 35,149. Males had

648-535: Was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. There were 29,869 housing units at an average density of 4,902.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 7,623 (26.8%) were owner-occupied and 20,863 (73.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%. 25,869 people (30.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 57,885 people (68.7%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–2013, Hawthorne had

675-435: Was founded in 1927 as a six-year high school that slowly developed into a four-year school. The first graduating class was 1928 with 5 seniors. The school was badly damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake and the students went to school in tents for a year or two. In 1935 Washington High began accepting 11th and 12th graders only, and before 1950, Washington Senior High School had expanded to include grades 10 through 12. It

702-545: Was in the Los Angeles City High School District until 1961, when it merged into LAUSD. In January 1983, a new founder, the famed George McKenna, redefined Washington High School as a college preparatory school, and George Washington Preparatory High School, "The Prep," became an academic institution for grades 9–12. The reorganization of Washington Preparatory High School into Small Learning Communities (SLCs) began in 2006. The purpose of

729-455: Was the location for a 1986 TV movie Hard Lessons , depicting Denzel Washington as the new principal, who sets out to rid the school of gang violence and drugs and restore educational values to the school. The current principal is Tony Booker. Two famous former principals are George McKenna , whom Denzel Washington portrayed in the movie Hard Lessons; and past LAUSD Board Member Marguerite LaMotte. George Washington Preparatory High School

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