Excellent
#369 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
King/drew Medical Magnet High
High School · Los Angeles Unified
1601 East 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Enrollment
1,359
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
8.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,359
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
8.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Los Angeles
#88 of 563
public schools
California high schools
#49 of 1,892
In district
#129 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.4 / 10
Exceptional
About King/drew Medical Magnet High
King/drew Medical Magnet High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.1th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.
Students demonstrate 35% proficiency in math, 4 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 16 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $53,840, where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What's said publicly about King/drew Medical Magnet High
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Score Breakdown
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King/drew Medical Magnet High — Students at King/drew Medical Magnet High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How King/drew Medical Magnet High Compares
See how King/drew Medical Magnet High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
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Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 37% (2019) to 36.88% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 69% (2019) to 68.9% (2024).
Location
1601 East 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering King/drew Medical Magnet High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Compton Early College High (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Compton), with a comparable rating. Another option is Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Centennial High (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Compton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90059 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,840
Median Home Value
$566,200
Median Rent
$1,317/mo
Population
38,015
College Educated
11.8%
Homeownership
44.3%
Avg Commute
33.8 min
Poverty Rate
24.4%
Median Age
30.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding King/drew Medical Magnet High has a median household income of $53,840. It is a community where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $566,200, with a median rent of $1,317/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Cathedral City High Cathedral City, CA | 8.8 |
| Cupertino High Cupertino, CA | 8.8 |
| Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Fresno, CA | 8.8 |
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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 is ranked #369 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is King/drew Medical Magnet High's MySchoolScout rating?
King/drew Medical Magnet High has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at King/drew Medical Magnet High?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, King/drew Medical Magnet High has 35.4% math proficiency and 67.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 566-0420
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #129 of 769
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