- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061668011295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668011295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061668011295 · Hawthorne, CA High · MID · CHARTER
567 enr · 23.6:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- This school
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
567 students
What this shows Hawthorne Math and Science Academy reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Math and Science Academy compares
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 17.3%
Asian 10.6%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eucalyptus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Hawthorne
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has 567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
46.3% of students at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Math and Science Academy rank among high schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hawthorne, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides Hawthorne Math and Science Academy, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Hawthorne Middle (761 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.