Legacy Magnet Academy vs. Northwood High School
Should I attend Legacy Magnet Academy or Northwood High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Legacy Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Legacy Magnet Academy serves 685 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,200 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
685 students
2,200 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#119 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
75%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
83%
n/a
Graduation Rate
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97%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
155
-
Grade 7 Students
190
-
Grade 8 Students
148
-
Grade 9 Students
100
561
Grade 10 Students
92
544
Grade 11 Students
-
564
Grade 12 Students
-
531
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
59%
% Hispanic
26%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
24%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%