Augustus Hawkins High vs Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augustus Hawkins High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,122 students
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students
| Measure | Augustus Hawkins High Los Angeles, California | Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,343 | #5530 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16605 of 16,910 | #49659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,122 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.9 vs 9.2).
- •Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Augustus Hawkins High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Augustus Hawkins High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.9).
- •Augustus Hawkins High is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 480.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Augustus Hawkins High better than Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Augustus Hawkins High and Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augustus Hawkins High: 1,122. Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augustus Hawkins High and Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci rank in California?
Augustus Hawkins High is 1319th of 1,343 and Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is 5530th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).