Enrollment
557
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
Math and Science College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Math and Science College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060179813084Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math and Science College Preparatory earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #71 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Math and Science College Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science College Preparatory ranks #71 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060179813084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math and Science College Preparatory compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Math and Science College Preparatory
Math and Science College Preparatory is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 557 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 1,920 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #144, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Los Angeles's high schools, it stands alongside Venice Senior High (2,293 students): Math and Science College Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 24.4:1).
Math and Science College Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, so Math and Science College Preparatory operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Math and Science College Preparatory compares
Math and Science College Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$17,440
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 167 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 92.1%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Math and Science College Preparatory is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Math and Science College Preparatory District, which includes Math and Science College Preparatory.
$17,440
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 15.2%
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.
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
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Math and Science College Preparatory
How many students attend Math and Science College Preparatory?
Math and Science College Preparatory has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math and Science College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Math and Science College Preparatory is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Math and Science College Preparatory?
84.0% of students at Math and Science College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math and Science College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Math and Science College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math and Science College Preparatory?
Math and Science College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Math and Science College Preparatory rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science College Preparatory 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.
Is Math and Science College Preparatory a good school?
Math and Science College Preparatory earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Math and Science College Preparatory District?
None; Math and Science College Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, and Math and Science College Preparatory is its only campus.
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