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Hawthorne Math And Science Academy vs. Wish Academy High School

Should you attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy or Wish Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Wish Academy High School
7400 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Wish Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 548 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Wish Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
548 students
264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wish Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wish Academy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wish Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wish Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wish Academy High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#876 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#3782 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wish Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wish Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wish Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wish Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wish Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wish Academy High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wish Academy High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
158
66
Grade 10 Students
149
79
Grade 11 Students
124
56
Grade 12 Students
117
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wish Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wish Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wish Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wish Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wish Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wish Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wish Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wish Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wish Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wish Academy High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wish Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wish Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wish Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wish Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wish Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wish Academy High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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