Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a state charter high school in Hawthorne, California, USA. It is part of the Hawthorne School District. Anakonia Matsumoto is the Principal.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Blue and Green
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Math And Science Academy's ranking?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is ranked #1438 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy often compared to?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wish Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
548 students attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Math And Science Academy offer ?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorne Math And Science Academy part of?
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy is part of Hawthorne School District.
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