School Profile · Los Angeles
Math and Science College Preparatory: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Math and Science College Preparatory posts 44% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
3202 West Adams Boulevard, 90018 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·557 students·63% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 821-1393·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
48
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #910 statewide · #113 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Math and Science College Preparatory scores 48 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 58th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “44% proficient” and call it done. Math and Science College Preparatory deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 60.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Math and Science College Preparatory enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
60.9%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Math and Science College Preparatory's most underrated number
60.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Math and Science College Preparatory low-income: 60.9%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
16.3%
State 15.8%
0.5pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
43.7%
State 35.7%
8.0pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
31.6%
State 30.2%
1.4pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.7%
State 3.6%
2.9pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 61
Iovine and Young Center
Los Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi
Solid
65/100
Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep
Los Angeles Unified · 2 mi
Solid
62/100
CATCH Prep Charter High, Inc.
Los Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi
Solid
55/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic92.1%
White0.2%
Asian0.4%
Black6.6%
Other0.7%
GenderFemale 44.5%Male 55.3%Non-binary 0.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 63.0% (1pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
557
893 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
2 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Math and Science College Preparatory in Los Angeles, 60.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Math and Science College Preparatory outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (25.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (62.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 45.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 128 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−45.7pp
15.8% vs 61.5% overall · n=19
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−11.6pp
15.8% vs 27.4% overall · n=19
Math · Disabilities−15.4pp
10.5% vs 25.9% overall · n=19
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−5.2pp
0.0% vs 5.2% overall · n=19
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income128 tested
ELA 60.9%·Math 25.8%· +20.0pp vs district
Hispanic130 tested
ELA 62.3%·Math 26.9%· +21.3pp vs district
Disabilities19 tested
ELA 15.8%·Math 10.5%· -0.3pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$63K
$22K below CA median
Median Home Value
$923K
$264K above CA median
Bachelor's+
23%
12pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.5 years avg experience
32 teachers · 9% first-year · 13% second-year
Teacher Credentials
69% fully credentialed
9.9% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
31 AP courses
109 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
16.3%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 50th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
43.7%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
31.6%
↓ vs CA 30.2% · 49th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.7%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 135 | 27% | 34% | 27% | 12% | 61% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 135 | 5% | 21% | 21% | 53% | 26% | +3 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 135 | 7% | 26% | 59% | 8% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 128 | 60.9% | +20 | +23 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 130 | 62.3% | +21 | +23 |
| Students with Disabilities | 19 | 15.8% | −0 | −1 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math and Science College Preparatory ← | — | 48 | 16.3% | 43.7% | — | 0.7% |
| Iovine and Young Center | 1.7 mi | 65 | 30.8% | 67.3% | — | 1.3% |
| Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep | 2 mi | 62 | 28.4% | 57.6% | — | 1.6% |
| CATCH Prep Charter High, Inc. | 1.7 mi | 55 | 20.7% | 50.0% | — | 1.3% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #349 → #1097 → #856 → #802 → #910
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Math and Science College Preparatory a good high school?
Math and Science College Preparatory has a Scope Score of 48 out of 100, placing it in the 58th percentile of California high schools and ranked #910 statewide. 16.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Math and Science College Preparatory's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 43.7% of students at Math and Science College Preparatory met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 16.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 16.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 270 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Math and Science College Preparatory rank in California?
Math and Science College Preparatory ranks #910 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 58th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Math and Science College Preparatory?
31.6% of students at Math and Science College Preparatory are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.7%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Math and Science College Preparatory compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Math and Science College Preparatory scores 48/100 (58th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 557 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Math and Science College Preparatory serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Math and Science College Preparatory in Los Angeles, 60.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Math and Science College Preparatory outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (25.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (62.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 45.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 128 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.