Hawthorne High vs Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 891 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne High
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High Hawthorne, California | Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,343 | #229 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14281 of 16,910 | #5528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,675 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 72% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 25.5).
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 15%).
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 53%).
- •Hawthorne High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 83.1%).
- •Hawthorne High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.6).
- •Hawthorne High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 567.
- •Hawthorne High is a public school while Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hawthorne High better than Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Math and Science Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawthorne High and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High: 1,675. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy rank in California?
Hawthorne High is 969th of 1,343 and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is 229th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).