At a glance
Reported students
259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Matrix for Success Academy: 259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
19.3:1 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
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 37.4:1
What the reported data says about Matrix for Success Academy
Matrix for Success Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Matrix for Success Academy District. NCES reports 259 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 (92.3%) and Black (4.2%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Matrix for Success Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.45 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 1 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
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic92.3%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Matrix for Success Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 564 | 0.4 mi |
| Nava College Preparatory Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 598 | 0.4 mi |
| Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High High · Charter · Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High District | 09–12 | 533 | 0.8 mi |
| Wallis Annenberg High High · Charter · Wallis Annenberg High District | 09–12 | 484 | 0.9 mi |
| Animo Jackie Robinson High High · Charter · Animo Jackie Robinson High District | 09–12 | 607 | 1.1 mi |
| Santee Education Complex High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,582 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Matrix for Success Academy
What grades does Matrix for Success Academy serve?
Matrix for Success Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Matrix for Success Academy District.
How many students attend Matrix for Success Academy?
Matrix for Success Academy reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Matrix for Success Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 259 students and 13.45 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 Matrix for Success Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Matrix for Success Academy 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 Matrix for Success Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.9% 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 Matrix for Success Academy in?
Matrix for Success Academy is part of Matrix for Success Academy 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 Matrix for Success Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Jefferson Senior High (0.4 mi), Nava College Preparatory Academy (0.4 mi), Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.