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#4528 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Maywood Academy High
High School · Los Angeles Unified
6125 Pine Ave., Maywood, CA 90270
Enrollment
956
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
956
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,528 of 9,539
In Maywood
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#485 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Maywood Academy High
Maywood Academy High is a public high school in Maywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Maywood Academy High serves approximately 956 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Maywood Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,528 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Maywood Academy High show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
46% of students at Maywood Academy High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Maywood Academy High — Students at Maywood Academy High score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 7.1/10.
How Maywood Academy High Compares
See how Maywood Academy High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6125 Pine Ave., Maywood, CA 90270
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maywood Academy High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Russell Westbrook Why Not? High (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Bell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bell Senior High (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Bell), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Maywood, see our Maywood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nueva Vista Elementary Bell | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Maywood | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic Maywood | 0.2 mi | — |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not? High Bell | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Huntington Park Elementary Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Fishburn Avenue Elementary Maywood | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Bell Senior High Bell | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy Oakland | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Maywood | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Chester W. Nimitz Middle Huntington Park | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Martha Escutia Primary Center Bell | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Corona Avenue Elementary Bell | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| KIPP Pueblo Unido Maywood | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| MAYWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maywood | 0.7 mi | — |
| Magnolia Science Academy Bell Bell | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Orchard Academies 2C Bell | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Orchard Academies 2B Bell | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Maywood Elementary Maywood | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Woodlawn Avenue Elementary Bell | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Heliotrope Avenue Elementary Maywood | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90270 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,753
Median Home Value
$595,000
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
Population
24,522
College Educated
8.3%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Median Age
32.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maywood Academy High
What grades does Maywood Academy High serve?
Maywood Academy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maywood Academy High?
Maywood Academy High has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maywood Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Maywood Academy High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maywood Academy High rank in CA?
Maywood Academy High ranks #4,528 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Maywood Academy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Maywood Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Maywood Academy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maywood Academy High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maywood Academy High a charter school?
No, Maywood Academy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maywood Academy High a Title I school?
No, Maywood Academy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maywood Academy High?
97.1% of students at Maywood Academy 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (323) 838-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #485 of 769
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