Maywood Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,009 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Maywood Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#7147 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)98%
56%
Black
(21-22)1%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Academy High School's ranking?
Maywood Academy High School is ranked #7147 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maywood Academy High School often compared to?
Maywood Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Park Senior High School, Carson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Maywood Academy High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maywood Academy High School?
1,009 students attend Maywood Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maywood Academy High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Maywood Academy High School offer ?
Maywood Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maywood Academy High School part of?
Maywood Academy High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Instruction (Events)
December 13, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
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