At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Math and Science College Preparatory: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Math and Science College Preparatory
Math and Science College Preparatory is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Math and Science College Preparatory District. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.9%) and Black (6.6%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Math and Science College Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.34
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic91.9%
- Black6.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Math and Science College Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center High · Los Angeles Unified | 11–12 | 264 | 0.4 mi |
| Iovine and Young Center High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 74 | 1.6 mi |
| CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. High · Charter · CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. District | 09–12 | 125 | 1.7 mi |
| Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 853 | 1.7 mi |
| West Adams Preparatory High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 942 | 1.8 mi |
| Los Angeles Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 978 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Math and Science College Preparatory
What grades does Math and Science College Preparatory serve?
Math and Science College Preparatory reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Math and Science College Preparatory District.
How many students attend Math and Science College Preparatory?
Math and Science College Preparatory reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Math and Science College Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 557 students and 29.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Math and Science College Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
Math and Science College Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Math and Science College Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Math and Science College Preparatory in?
Math and Science College Preparatory is part of Math and Science College Preparatory District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Math and Science College Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep and Transition Center (0.4 mi), Iovine and Young Center (1.6 mi), CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.