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Magnolia Science Academy 6 vs. Alexander Hamilton Senior High School

Should you attend Magnolia Science Academy 6 or Alexander Hamilton Senior 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
Magnolia Science Academy 6
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
2955 Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Magnolia Science Academy 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 111 students in grades 6-8, Magnolia Science Academy 6 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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).
Serving 2,107 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Hamilton Senior 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
111 students
2,107 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia Science Academy 6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia Science Academy 6.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia Science Academy 6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 6 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#3456 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5299 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia Science Academy 6, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy 6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)
49%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy 6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
n/a
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magnolia Science Academy 6 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
42
-
Grade 7 Students
38
-
Grade 8 Students
31
-
Grade 9 Students
-
498
Grade 10 Students
-
545
Grade 11 Students
-
533
Grade 12 Students
-
531

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia Science Academy 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia Science Academy 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
11%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia Science Academy 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia Science Academy 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia Science Academy 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.28
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy 6, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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