Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
King/drew Medical Magnet High School's student population of 1,380 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 0.52, 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
#1491 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
41%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King/drew Medical Magnet High School's ranking?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is ranked #1491 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
1,380 students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of King/drew Medical Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King/drew Medical Magnet High School offer ?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King/drew Medical Magnet High School part of?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King/drew Medical Magnet High School located?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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