Excellent
#1097 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
High School · Hawthorne · Hawthorne, CA
A charter high school in Hawthorne, CA where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4467 West Broadway, Hawthorne, CA 90250
- Math 51% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawthorne Math and Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hawthorne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,923
Median home value
$827,600
Median rent
$1,723/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,685 | Compare → |
| Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Animo Leadership HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 628 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawthorne
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is listed in Hawthorne; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a public high school in Hawthorne, CA, part of Hawthorne, serving approximately 548 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
What grades does Hawthorne Math and Science Academy serve?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Math and Science Academy rank in CA?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy ranks #1,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
73.2% of students at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (310) 973-8184
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90250)
- 94,991
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90250; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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