Maywood Academy High School is an alternative high school of the Los Angeles Unified School District, located in Maywood, CA.
Serving 1,012 students in grades 9-12, Maywood Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maywood Academy High serves the eastern part of Maywood, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maywood Academy High School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,012 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Preparing every student for success in college, career, and life.
School Rankings
Maywood Academy 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 Maywood Academy High School is 0.06, 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
#7225 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Nighthawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Academy High School's ranking?
Maywood Academy High School is ranked #7225 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maywood Academy High School often compared to?
Maywood Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Park Senior High School, Carson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Maywood Academy High School?
1,012 students attend Maywood Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maywood Academy High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maywood Academy High School?
Maywood Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maywood Academy High School offer ?
Maywood Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maywood Academy High School part of?
Maywood Academy High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Instruction
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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