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Los Angeles Unified School District

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School

#3,840 in Best Public High Schools in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet, Alternative
  • 9-12
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 805 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  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 an above average, 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.
Address
1601 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Telephone
(323) 566-0420
Website
lausd.net

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
350 responses
Average ACT
21
113 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-
Area Feel
Urban
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.88 responses
Poll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.88 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 310 responses
Report
  • Multi-Cultural Assembly
    17%
  • Prep rally's
    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.103 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.103 responses
48%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.103 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$88,947
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.1%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.138 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.138 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.138 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
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.143 responses
34%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.143 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.143 responses
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King/Drew Medical Magnet High School Reviews

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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.
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King/Drew was initially a school I absolutely did not want to attend. But, I ended up loving it! King/Drew was opportunities for ALL of their students. It is a school you will want to get involved in. Even if you aren’t interested in the medicine and science field, such as myself, King/Drew still has something for you. I suggest anyone considering King/Drew should go!
If you're interested in actually attending college and have a set plan for the future, King/Drew Medical Magnet is the high school to be at. From my experience they start making college a priority the first year you attend. One of the downfalls of this school though is the security, there is no security guard at our school since administration thinks that we have a pretty safe environment. Finally, the students' in this school are very diverse and hard working, they make sure to include all cultures and often plan big events like Latin X that takes place in October. Latin X is a great assembly that has the main goal of teaching everyone in the school about our diverse Latin community. Things like these make the school very unique and an all together great high school experience.