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 1,381 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 19:1 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
King/drew Medical Magnet High School's student population of 1,381 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Black, White, Gold
School Calendar
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
19:1
21:1
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
47%
5%
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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
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 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?
1,381 students attend King/drew Medical Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of King/drew Medical Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 47% 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 19:1, 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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