Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Math And Science Academy's ranking?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is ranked #876 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy often compared to?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
557 students attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Math And Science Academy offer ?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorne Math And Science Academy part of?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is part of Hawthorne School District.
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