Math and Science College Preparatory

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Math and Science College Preparatory ranks 714 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Math and Science College Preparatory is a public charter high school located in Los Angeles, CA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 539 students. The school is part of the Math and Science College Preparatory District, which is ranked 420 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Math and Science College Preparatory ranked 714 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs particularly well for African American and Hispanic students, ranking 292 and 368 out of California high schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school struggles with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 1,180 out of 1,350 California high schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. The school has an impressive 99.2% four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 0.8%.

While Math and Science College Preparatory outperforms the state average in English Language Arts/Literacy, it underperforms the state in Mathematics and Science proficiency. The school generally outperforms nearby public schools, such as Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High and West Adams Preparatory High, but lags behind the nearby charter school, Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep, in several metrics. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4% for the 2022-2023 school year, which may impact student performance.

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Public, Charter 9-12

3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018-1832

(323) 821-1393

District: Math and Science College Preparatory District

SchoolDigger Rank:
714^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.0%

White:

13.5%

Pacific Islander:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Math and Science College Preparatory ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Math and Science College Preparatory who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Math and Science College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Math and Science College Preparatory 714^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Math and Science College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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Math and Science College Preparatory District:

SchoolDigger ranks Math and Science College Preparatory District 420^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.23	415^th	2133	80.5%
2022	42.00	1128^th	2123	46.9%
2023	52.28	819^th	2348	65.1%
2024	56.09	714^th	2323	69.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	35.15	666^th	1044	36.2%
2023	43.95	365^th	1323	72.4%
2024	22.96	1180^th	1350	12.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.20	282^nd	1547	81.8%
2024	67.68	243^rd	1534	84.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.53	144^th	1937	92.6%
2022	49.17	868^th	1943	55.3%
2023	63.12	566^th	2247	74.8%
2024	65.70	489^th	2235	78.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	73.99	409^th	1833	77.7%
2022	47.46	877^th	1858	52.8%
2023	46.63	909^th	2118	57.1%
2024	53.24	748^th	2098	64.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.72	543^rd	1117	51.4%
2022	36.91	637^th	1161	45.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	74.64	417^th	1880	77.8%
2022	34.52	1183^rd	1916	38.3%
2023	53.81	728^th	2207	67.0%
2024	55.80	681^st	2172	68.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	98.18	8^th	592	98.6%
2024	49.75	292^nd	721	59.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Math and Science College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.42	165^th	1814	90.9%
2022	53.73	754^th	1861	59.5%
2023	65.96	487^th	2142	77.3%
2024	71.41	368^th	2125	82.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Math and Science College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	1	54	14	479	1	0	0	0	549
2020	1	44	3	475	1	0	0	0	524
2021	1	43	4	479	0	0	0	1	528
2022	1	43	4	482	0	0	0	0	530
2023	73	34	10	372	11	35	3	1	539

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Math and Science College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	549	36.2	15.1	92.7
2020	524	n/a	n/a	93.3
2021	528	30.0	17.6	93.8
2022	530	33.5	15.8	92.3
2023	539	30.1	17.8	90.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Math and Science College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	549	36.2	15.1	92.7
2020	524	n/a	n/a	93.3
2021	528	30.0	17.6	93.8
2022	530	33.5	15.8	92.3
2023	539	30.1	17.8	90.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Math and Science College Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 415^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 819^th of 2348 High schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Math and Science College Preparatory)	76.3	56.8	19.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Math and Science College Preparatory)	42	20.8	21.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Math and Science College Preparatory)	38.4	25.6	12.8%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Math and Science College Preparatory)	27.7	10.6	17.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	539	1.8%
African American	54	34	37%
American Indian	1	11	1000%
Asian	14	10	28.6%
Hispanic	479	372	22.3%
Pacific Islander	0	35
White	1	73	7200%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	90.2%	2.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Math and Science College Preparatory	Public, Charter	9-12	3202 West Adams Blvd.	Los Angeles	90018	Los Angeles County	Math and Science College Preparatory District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 821-1393	539	30	17.8	90.2%	73 (13.5%)	34 (6.3%)	372 (69.0%)	10 (1.9%)	11 (2.0%)	35 (6.5%)	3 (0.6%)	56.1	714^th of 2323 public high schools	69.3%		52.3	819^th of 2348 public high schools	65.1%	105				27.5		27.5				63.4	63.4				20.6	20.6
Joseph Pomeroy Widney CAR Prep and Transition Center	Public	11-12	2302 South Gramercy Pl.	Los Angeles	90018	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 731-8633	275	28	9.8	89.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$45,746
CATCH Prep Charter High Inc.	Public, Charter	9-12	4120 11th Ave.	Los Angeles	90008	Los Angeles County	CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 293-3917	147	10	14.7	98.0%	1 (0.7%)	70 (47.6%)	69 (46.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55	749^th of 2323 public high schools	67.8%		37	1225^th of 2348 public high schools	47.8%	476						27.3				54.9	54.9				23.5	23.5
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High	Public	9-12	3537 Farmdale Ave.	Los Angeles	90016	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 298-8400	802	47	17.0	92.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.5	1747^th of 2323 public high schools	24.8%		12.7	1918^th of 2348 public high schools	18.3%	171				10.7		10.3				25.0	25.0				5.7	5.7	$14,979
West Adams Preparatory High	Public	9-12	1500 West Washington Blvd.	Los Angeles	90007	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 373-2500	1,080	59	18.3	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.4	1641^st of 2323 public high schools	29.4%		21.5	1656^th of 2348 public high schools	29.5%	15	6.5	8.5		8.1	9.5	8.2				34.9	34.9				6.4	6.4	$12,622
Los Angeles Senior High	Public	9-12	4650 West Olympic Blvd.	Los Angeles	90019	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 900-2700	1,043	59	17.6	94.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.3	1595^th of 2323 public high schools	31.3%		20.9	1679^th of 2348 public high schools	28.5%	84	0.0	0.0		15.2	12.5	14.9				29.1	29.1				9.1	9.1	$12,718
View Park Continuation	Public	9-12	4701 Rodeo Rd.	Los Angeles	90016	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 292-0331	29	3	11.5	86.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						0.0											$15,824
Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	3939 South Vermont Ave.	Los Angeles	90071	Los Angeles County	Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 929-1046	520	21	25.1	83.5%	2 (0.4%)	54 (10.4%)	459 (88.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.7	425^th of 2323 public high schools	81.7%		63.1	597^th of 2348 public high schools	74.6%	172					34.1	34.1				75.2	75.2				31.4	31.4
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex	Public, Charter	6-12	2023 South Union Ave.	Los Angeles	90007	Los Angeles County	Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 745-8141	998	44	22.6	94.0%	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	985 (98.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	51.8	817^th of 2323 public high schools	64.8%		47.5	922^nd of 2348 public high schools	60.7%	105			19.6	27.9		23.6	34.9	49.3	34.0	74.3	47.5	21.4	35.1	19.9	33.6	27.4
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy	Public	6-12	1700 West 46th St.	Los Angeles	90062	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 421-1700	397	26	15.5	98.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11	1949^th of 2323 public high schools	16.1%					(n/a)		3.5	4.6	17.7		6.4	12.5	19.5	13.3	29.4	16.0	4.7	6.9	2.3	11.8	5.0	$17,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Math and Science College Preparatory

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What is the racial makeup of Math and Science College Preparatory?

Students at Math and Science College Preparatory are 69% Hispanic, 14% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 6% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Math and Science College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Math and Science College Preparatory.

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Math and Science College Preparatory ranks 714^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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