King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3284 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)1%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)56%
56%
Black
(21-22)41%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
5%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King/drew Medical Magnet High School's ranking?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is ranked #3284 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are King/drew Medical Magnet High School often compared to?
King/drew Medical Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compton Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
1,380 students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of King/drew Medical Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does King/drew Medical Magnet High School offer ?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King/drew Medical Magnet High School part of?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King/drew Medical Magnet High School located?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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