Serving 2,422 students in grades 7-12, Mayfair High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mayfair High serves the southern part of Bellflower, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mayfair High School's student population of 2,422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,422 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mayfair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayfair High School is 0.61, 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
#4795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayfair High School's ranking?
Mayfair High School is ranked #4795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mayfair High School often compared to?
Mayfair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellflower High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayfair High School?
The graduation rate of Mayfair High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mayfair High School?
2,422 students attend Mayfair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mayfair High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayfair High School?
Mayfair High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mayfair High School offer ?
Mayfair High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mayfair High School part of?
Mayfair High School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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