- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
King/Drew Medical Magnet High
Federal NCES profile for King/Drew Medical Magnet High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271009150
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King/Drew Medical Magnet High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #71 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
King/Drew Medical Magnet High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King/Drew Medical Magnet High ranks #71 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271009150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
King/Drew Medical Magnet High held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062271009150 · Los Angeles, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,381 enr · 20:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
King/Drew Medical Magnet High held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
King/Drew Medical Magnet High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
King/Drew Medical Magnet High
1,381 students
What this shows King/Drew Medical Magnet High reports 1,381 students on the CCD universe file.
How King/Drew Medical Magnet High compares
King/Drew Medical Magnet High 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 345 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 47.4%
Two or More 3.7%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, King/Drew Medical Magnet High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King/Drew Medical Magnet High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King/Drew Medical Magnet High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Venice Senior High
Standard public school
2,293 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Senior High
Standard public school
2,237 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Standard public school
2,055 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Senior High
Standard public school
1,889 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Senior High
Standard public school
1,842 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Standard public school
1,678 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,381 students)
Frequently asked questions about King/Drew Medical Magnet High
How many students attend King/Drew Medical Magnet High?
King/Drew Medical Magnet High has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King/Drew Medical Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at King/Drew Medical Magnet High is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King/Drew Medical Magnet High?
83.7% of students at King/Drew Medical Magnet High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King/Drew Medical Magnet High?
The largest demographic group at King/Drew Medical Magnet High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King/Drew Medical Magnet High?
King/Drew Medical Magnet High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 King/Drew Medical Magnet High rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, King/Drew Medical Magnet High ranks #71 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides King/Drew Medical Magnet High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.