King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science is a magnet high school of the Los Angeles Unified School District, located in Willowbrook, unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is affiliated with both the Martin Luther King Jr.
Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
King/drew Medical Magnet High School's student population of 1,359 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Black, White, Gold
School Rankings
King/drew Medical Magnet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2798 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
45%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: King Drew Magnet Golden Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King/drew Medical Magnet High School's ranking?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is ranked #2798 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are King/drew Medical Magnet High School often compared to?
King/drew Medical Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compton Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of King/drew Medical Magnet High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
1,359 students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of King/drew Medical Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King/drew Medical Magnet High School?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King/drew Medical Magnet High School offer ?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King/drew Medical Magnet High School part of?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King/drew Medical Magnet High School located?
King/drew Medical Magnet High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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