Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Tel:
(310)973-8184
- Hawthorne Math And Science Academy serves 567 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Hawthorne Math And Science Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hawthorne Math And Science Academy's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010, 2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawthorne School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is Hawthorne High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hawthorne Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eucalyptus Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawthorne Eucalyptus Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1026 students
0.4 miles
12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)675-3369 0.4 K-5 1026 - Hawthorne Hawthorne Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 919 students
0.4 miles
4366 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)676-0167 0.4 6-8 919 - Hawthorne Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 669 students
0.4 miles
4339 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)676-3422 0.4 K-5 669 - Hawthorne Hawthorne High School Grades: 9-12 | 2187 students
0.6 miles
4859 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)263-4400 0.6 9-12 2187 - Hawthorne York Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 608 students
0.7 miles
11838 S. York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)675-1189 0.7 K-5 608
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