Enrollment
567
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061668011295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Math and Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a mid-sized charter high school in Hawthorne, California, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 567 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #83, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hawthorne's high schools, it stands alongside Hawthorne High (1,675 students): Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students) and Ramona (767 students) alongside Hawthorne Math and Science Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorne Math and Science Academy compares
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,073
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorne, which includes Hawthorne Math and Science Academy.
$17,073
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 71.7%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy a good school?
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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