King/drew Medical Magnet High School

About King/drew Medical Magnet High School

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School is a public magnet school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Founded in 1981, King/Drew is one of the oldest magnet schools in the district, and is known for its rigorous academic programs and strong emphasis on medical education.
At King/Drew, students are offered a wide range of courses in the sciences, including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. In addition, students can choose from a variety of electives, such as psychology, sociology, and Spanish. King/Drew also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a robotics team, a speech and debate team, and a medical club.
King/Drew has a strong commitment to college preparation and offers a range of college counseling services to help students find the right college for them. The school also offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options for students in need.
King/Drew is a great choice for students who are looking for an academically rigorous high school experience with a focus on medical education. With its strong commitment to college preparation and its wide range of courses and extracurricular activities, King/Drew is an excellent choice for any student interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Address:	1601 E. 120th St. Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone:	(323) 566-0420
Site:	kingdrew.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,589 students

Overview King/drew Medical Magnet High School

King/drew Medical Magnet High School serves 1,589 students in grades 9-12.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on King/drew Medical Magnet High School

King/drew Medical Magnet High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.