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Los Angeles Unified School District

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School

#327 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet, Alternative
  • 9-12
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 828 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      C
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    King/Drew Medical Magnet High School is a highly rated, public, magnet, alternative school located in Los Angeles, CA. It has 1,570 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 40% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
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    (323) 566-0420
    1601 E 120th St
    Los Angeles, CA 90059
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    King/Drew Medical Magnet High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    79%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    40%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1020
    405 responses
    Average ACT
    21
    116 responses
    AP Enrollment
    30%
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    Living in the Area
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      C-
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $55,887
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,212
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $307,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.90 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.90 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 325 responses
    Report
    • Prep rally's
      17%
    • Multi-Cultural Assembly
      17%
    • Multi Cultural
      13%
    • Ice cream social
      13%
    • Womens Day
      13%
    • Spirit week
      12%
    • Dances
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,570
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    82%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.105 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.105 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.105 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    25:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $88,947
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.1%
    66%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.140 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.140 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.140 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,176/ year
    National
    $12,239
    76%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.145 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.145 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.145 responses
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    King/Drew Medical Magnet High School Reviews

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    King/Drew Magnet High School is a very well organized school. I like how the teachers help the students improve themselves. King Drew has helped me become more responsible, organised, and haas helped me push my self harder. I gave King Drew four stars out of five because the school does have some flaws. Although King Drew's academics are the best, the school's building makes it hard for students. Students in King Drew have to climb many stairs which is very inconvenient since the students get tired from learning many advanced subjects everyday. Hopefully the administrators will try to solve the stair situation in the school.
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    As a student in the upcoming graduating class of 2020, I have experienced many obstacles and challenges while attending King Drew. Coming from a different middle school setting where majority of the students lived in low-income communities and entering a prestige and rigorous school of diversity has changed my life overall. I have learned to work with others who look and are different from me. This setting changed has shaped me into the young woman that I strive to be. Understanding that education is important and self confidence is as well. King Drew has enforced both to be the key to success and a happy life after high school.
    King/Drew is located in a nice quiet neighborhood in Compton, California where it's always sunny and bright. When the stereotype of living in Compton was dangerous King/Drew has transformed it into something beautiful.
    As a successful 2017 Alumni, I have come to appreciate everything King/Drew taught me. From wearing the uniform and learning to be presentable to being ready for everything that might be thrown at you in life.
    Being at King/Drew was a second home. Where the staff and administrators actually care about you and you're not just another student YOU ARE AN EAGLE.
    King/Drew pushes you to become the best academically.
    It is a place where culture is valued and race is no longer seen as a problem but rather seen as a unity.
    King/Drew represents UNITY. It represents KINDNESS, PRODUCTIVITY, and most importantly it represents LOVE.
    So if you're debating on going to this school I encourage you 100% to do so. No other school will ever give you what KING/DREW will give you.