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How has Magnolia Science Academy 3 changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
411
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY 3 DISTRICT·NCES 060219412010
Magnolia Science Academy 3
1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746 · (310) 637-3806 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL411 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
298 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 58 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 68 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 54 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 67 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 45 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 57 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 62 | 15% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Magnolia Science Academy 3
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy 3 this school | 411 | 72.5% | N/A |
| Animo City of Champions Charter High Inglewood | 299 | 88.3% | N/A |
| Animo Compton Charter Los Angeles | 372 | 89.2% | N/A |
| New Millennium Secondary Gardena | 116 | 78.4% | N/A |
| Inglewood High Inglewood | 757 | 92.2% | 19.0% |
| Horace Mann UCLA Community Los Angeles | 440 | 95.0% | 14.3% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Magnolia Science Academy 3 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 411 | #1,100 of 2,093 | #285 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.6:1 | #950 of 1,352 | #274 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.3% | #625 of 1,351 | #103 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.5% | #812 of 1,575 | #275 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
411
-6 (-1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
was 19.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 411 | 18.2 | 22.6:1 | 73% (298) |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 19.4 | 20.1:1 | 70% (273) |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 22.5 | 16.9:1 | 66% (251) |
| 2020-21 | 417 | 21 | 19.9:1 | 71% (297) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Science Academy 3.
About Magnolia Science Academy 3
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is a small high school in Carson, California, that operates as a charter school. The latest federal count shows 411 students in grades 6 through 12. Against the 838-student average for high schools in California, enrollment here is 51% lower.
The school's district is Magnolia Science Academy 3 District.
By race and ethnicity, Magnolia Science Academy 3 is 55% Hispanic. Other reported shares: 42% Black and 2% multiracial. By the diversity index, Magnolia Science Academy 3 comes in at 52%.
The school reported 18.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 22.6:1. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 73%.
In Los Angeles County (population about 9,808,667), median household income is about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Magnolia Science Academy 3 is one of 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, which together enroll about 1,265,907 students.
The school nearest to Magnolia Science Academy 3 is Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment, at a distance of about 0.1 miles. Within five miles of Magnolia Science Academy 3, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels City: Small. NCES lists Magnolia Science Academy 3 as a charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 417 to 411, a small change. Its ratio of students to teachers was 19.9:1 in 2020-21, and 22.6:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Magnolia Science Academy 3, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Carson
- Stephen M. White MiddleMiddle · 1,423 students
- Carson Senior HighHigh · 1,407 students
- Virtual Academy of the Arts & EntertainmentCombined · 878 students
- Andrew Carnegie MiddleMiddle · 843 students
- California Academy of Mathematics and ScienceHigh · 673 students
- Carson Street ElementaryElementary · 623 students
Nearby schools
- Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment0.1 mi · 878
- Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle0.1 mi · 341
- Annalee Avenue Elementary0.4 mi · 194
- Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet0.8 mi · 275
- Leapwood Avenue Elementary0.8 mi · 222
- California Academy of Mathematics and Science0.8 mi · 673
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia Science Academy 3What is the total enrollment at Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 enrolls approximately 411 students in grades 06-12.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 3 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Approximately 22.6:1 students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 3.
How diverse is Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 reports a student body of 0% White, 55% Hispanic, 42% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is overseen by Magnolia Science Academy 3 District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.