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Hawthorne Math And Science Academy vs. El Segundo High School

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School Overview

School
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
El Segundo High School
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

El Segundo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, El Segundo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
548 students
1,290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Segundo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Segundo High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Segundo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Segundo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Segundo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1438 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#585 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Segundo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Segundo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Segundo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of El Segundo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of El Segundo High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
158
297
Grade 10 Students
149
318
Grade 11 Students
124
355
Grade 12 Students
117
320

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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