Independence Continuation vs Magnolia Science Academy
Magnolia Science Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.9/10. Magnolia Science Academy is significantly larger with 714 students, about 6.0× the size of Independence Continuation (119). In math proficiency, Magnolia Science Academy leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence Continuation
Lake Balboa, CA
5.9/10
High School9th – 12th
119 students
Magnolia Science Academy
Reseda, CA
6.4/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
714 students
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| Metric | Independence Continuation | Magnolia Science Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.7 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.5% | 88.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #5,925 of 9,557 | #4,696 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 51th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Continuation | Magnolia Science Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Continuation | Magnolia Science Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 119 | 714 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.5% | 88.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 40–49% | 95%+ |
| District | Los Angeles Unified | Magnolia Science Academy District |
| City | Lake Balboa | Reseda |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lake Balboa (91406) | Reseda (91335) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,653 | $77,164 |
| Median Home Value | $765,000 | $700,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,859 | $1,811 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.7% | 29.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |