Maywood Academy High

Summary:

Maywood Academy High is a public high school located in Maywood, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,044 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maywood Academy High has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 74.8% in 2020-2021 to 84.7% in 2022-2023, this is still lower than the state average of 90.7% and the nearby Huntington Park Senior High (90.4%) and Bell Senior High (86.4%). Additionally, Maywood Academy High has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 9.7% to 17.5% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average of 8.9% and the nearby Huntington Park Senior High (6.8%) and Bell Senior High (8.4%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.2% in 2017-2018 to 45.9% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average of 14.3% and the nearby Huntington Park Senior High (45.3%) and Bell Senior High (33.0%).

Maywood Academy High consistently underperforms compared to the state and Los Angeles Unified School District averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as in the California Science Assessment (CAST) and the California Spanish Assessment (CSA). The school's low-income student population, with 96.46% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to these academic and attendance challenges. Maywood Academy High's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, who rank significantly lower on state assessments compared to their peers statewide. While the nearby Maywood Center for Enriched Studies and Bell Senior High perform significantly better on key metrics, Maywood Academy High's overall performance has declined over the past several years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 2-star rating in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6125 Pine Ave.
       Maywood, CA  90270-3110


(323) 838-6000

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1363rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,822 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  956

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.4%
African American:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Compare Details Maywood Academy High ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 75th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maywood Academy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.4%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maywood Academy High is 17.8. 89 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maywood Academy High is $9,822. 147 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maywood Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Maywood Academy High 1363rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Maywood Academy High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maywood Academy High

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Rank History for all students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.07 384th 1968 80.5%
2007 25.56 1281st 2063 37.9%
2008 25.86 1297th 2117 38.7%
2009 28.99 1439th 2238 35.7%
2010 25.84 1400th 2281 38.6%
2011 30.87 1289th 2367 45.5%
2012 30.33 1289th 2354 45.2%
2013 34.65 1191st 2426 50.9%
2015 44.65 1078th 1994 45.9%
2016 40.99 1184th 2039 41.9%
2017 45.03 1125th 2021 44.3%
2018 37.58 1260th 2017 37.5%
2019 46.68 1061st 2133 50.3%
2021 23.69 988th 1290 23.4%
2022 27.59 1480th 2123 30.3%
2023 22.92 1623rd 2348 30.9%
2024 32.24 1363rd 2323 41.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 559th 938 40.4%
2019 28.28 826th 941 12.2%
2021 54.67 149th 467 68.1%
2022 38.16 580th 1044 44.4%
2023 32.51 705th 1323 46.7%
2024 29.00 878th 1350 35.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.64 997th 1547 35.6%
2024 28.49 1038th 1534 32.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 1069th 1862 42.6%
2019 56.67 754th 1937 61.1%
2021 26.69 854th 1126 24.2%
2022 32.92 1294th 1943 33.4%
2023 27.45 1486th 2247 33.9%
2024 38.17 1197th 2235 46.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.03 1023rd 1760 41.9%
2019 52.20 800th 1833 56.4%
2021 21.69 857th 1054 18.7%
2022 25.99 1358th 1858 26.9%
2023 20.50 1588th 2118 25.0%
2024 26.69 1436th 2098 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 616th 1052 41.4%
2019 40.70 544th 1117 51.3%
2021 16.68 532nd 555 4.1%
2022 32.66 750th 1161 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 1271st 1834 30.7%
2019 37.65 1126th 1880 40.1%
2021 17.30 929th 1122 17.2%
2022 26.71 1366th 1916 28.7%
2023 24.00 1499th 2207 32.1%
2024 35.42 1180th 2172 45.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maywood Academy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.40 999th 1742 42.7%
2019 56.39 717th 1814 60.5%
2022 31.72 1273rd 1861 31.6%
2023 26.17 1461st 2142 31.8%
2024 39.23 1137th 2125 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Maywood Academy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1 2 0 551 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 5 4 1 1131 1 n/a n/a 9 1151
2008 4 2 1 1327 3 n/a n/a 0 1337
2009 5 1 1 1331 2 1 9 0 1350
2010 3 0 1 1334 3 0 2 0 1343
2011 6 1 0 1282 3 1 2 0 1295
2012 6 1 0 1264 3 1 0 0 1275
2013 6 0 5 1264 3 1 0 0 1279
2014 7 0 2 1257 2 1 1 0 1270
2015 9 0 3 1306 1 1 2 0 1322
2016 10 0 4 1362 1 0 0 0 1377
2017 7 1 3 1341 1 1 0 0 1354
2018 9 2 7 1243 1 1 0 0 1263
2019 10 3 7 1203 2 0 0 0 1225
2020 9 6 7 1148 1 1 0 0 1172
2021 10 8 5 1036 1 1 2 0 1063
2022 10 5 2 989 1 1 1 0 1009
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1044 1044
2024 13 1 1 940 0 0 1 0 956

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maywood Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 554 23.0 24.1 86.5
2007 1151 47.3 24.3 90.2
2008 1337 69.0 19.4 85
2009 1350 54.2 20.5 90.2
2010 1343 52.0 25.8 91.9
2011 1295 n/a n/a 34
2012 1275 51.5 24.7 n/a
2013 1279 47.7 26.7 81.2
2014 1270 47.7 26.5 89.2
2015 1322 45.0 29.3 93.1
2016 1377 49.0 28.1 88.6
2017 1354 52.5 25.7 89.1
2018 1263 48.5 26.0 94
2019 1225 51.0 24.0 91.8
2020 1172 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 1063 53.3 19.9 94.6
2022 1009 50.3 20.0 96.2
2023 1044 53.3 19.5 96.5
2024 956 53.4 17.8 97.1

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 Maywood Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 554 23.0 24.1 86.5
2007 1151 47.3 24.3 90.2
2008 1337 69.0 19.4 85
2009 1350 54.2 20.5 90.2
2010 1343 52.0 25.8 91.9
2011 1295 n/a n/a 34
2012 1275 51.5 24.7 n/a
2013 1279 47.7 26.7 81.2
2014 1270 47.7 26.5 89.2
2015 1322 45.0 29.3 93.1
2016 1377 49.0 28.1 88.6
2017 1354 52.5 25.7 89.1
2018 1263 48.5 26.0 94
2019 1225 51.0 24.0 91.8
2020 1172 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 1063 53.3 19.9 94.6
2022 1009 50.3 20.0 96.2
2023 1044 53.3 19.5 96.5
2024 956 53.4 17.8 97.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maywood Academy High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,822

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maywood Academy High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1061st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1623rd of 2348 High schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Maywood Academy High)3.76.7
 3%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)3.24.5
 1.2%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)5.54.7
 0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maywood Academy High)59.341.6
 17.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maywood Academy High)28.21.9
 26.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Maywood Academy High)25.46
 19.4%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Maywood Academy High)1.80
 1.8%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12251044
 14.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian70
 100%
Hispanic12030
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White100
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%96.5%
 4.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 956 students attended Maywood Academy High.

Maywood Academy High ranks 1363rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Maywood Academy High are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.


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