Excellent
#602 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
King/drew Medical Magnet High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 East 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
- Math 37% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at King/drew Medical Magnet High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King/drew Medical Magnet High 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$53,840
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Centennial HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Verbum Dei High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #87 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
King/drew Medical Magnet High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King/drew Medical Magnet High
King/drew Medical Magnet High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about King/drew Medical Magnet High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King/drew Medical Magnet High
What grades does King/drew Medical Magnet High serve?
King/drew Medical Magnet High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High?
King/drew Medical Magnet High has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King/drew Medical Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at King/drew Medical Magnet High is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King/drew Medical Magnet High rank in CA?
King/drew Medical Magnet High ranks #602 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is King/drew Medical Magnet High's MySchoolScout rating?
King/drew Medical Magnet High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 King/drew Medical Magnet High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King/drew Medical Magnet High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is King/drew Medical Magnet High a charter school?
No, King/drew Medical Magnet High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King/drew Medical Magnet High a Title I school?
No, King/drew Medical Magnet High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King/drew Medical Magnet High?
91.5% of students at King/drew Medical Magnet High 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
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (323) 566-0420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90059)
- 38,015
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 90059; 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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