Overview
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hawthorne, California. The school enrolls 567 students. It is part of the Hawthorne district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHawthorne
County6037
CityHawthorne
ZIP90250
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061668011295
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment567
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino68.6%
Black / African American10.8%
Asian15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)