Maywood Academy High School
Maywood Academy High School serves 1,063 students in grades 9-12.
Maywood Academy High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maywood Academy High School's student population of 1,063 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maywood Academy High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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
#4536 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)82%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School is 82%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Maywood Academy High School?
1,063 students attend Maywood Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maywood Academy High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maywood Academy High School?
Maywood Academy High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 06, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
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