Hawthorne Math & Science Academy
- Public, Charter
- HAWTHORNE, CA
Charter School
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 9-12
- HAWTHORNE, CA
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 230 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
72%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1140
203 responses
Average ACT
23
120 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$63,847
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,456
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$644,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 26 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 26 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
577
Free or Reduced Lunch
84%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 27 responses52%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 27 responses56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 27 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$107,857
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.8%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,935 / year
National
$12,23961%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses25%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses56%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responsesSimilar Schools
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What I like about this school is that they do "prepare" you for college in a way where the students learn how to work hard and complete work. Some administration members are really nice and supportive, while others just do not know how to communicate or make students feel comfortable. Because of the great level of diversity, students may engage with people from various backgrounds and grow together. Something that bothers me is the way academics function since the effects on grades from things like quizzes, examinations, or assignments can lower the gpa, making it more difficult to compete for college with kids from other high schools. The student community is excellent, and there are several activities in which they may join and do things together. However challenging, this institution helps prepare students for postsecondary study in certain ways, though things might be better.
My experience at HMSA is pretty awesome. The school had a ton of fun events like Multicultural, a school culture event that happens every school year where every student shows their own culture through dances, clothing, and other things. The one thing I would probably want to change is the strict uniforms. Most students would like to have a diversity of clothing instead of looking like a clone of each other. Other than that, the school itself is a good school that challenges you to do better and prepare you for college.
This school is extremely academically challenging in order to "prepare" you for college. You have fixed courses that you must take with no room for electives or any classes that you would want to take. There are very few AP's available, and you can't take an actual elective until your senior year where P.E is one of your options. The administration and teachers are very snarky, harsh, and extremely strict with the ideaology that they are "preparing" you for high school. The way assiignemnts are graded is very harsh which inevitably ruins your GPA so you are at a disadvantage when competing with students from regular high schools when applying for college.