Maywood Academy High

1,012 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maywood Academy High School, located in Maywood, California, is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, offering various pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, to ensure students are ready for the challenges of higher education and professional careers.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social development, Maywood Academy strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community responsibility. As a key educational institution in the area, it remains dedicated to closing achievement gaps and providing the necessary resources for its diverse student body to thrive in a global society.

1,012

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maywood Academy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	985
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
985 (97.3%)
White
19 (1.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.4%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)838-6000
Website:	http://maywoodacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	961
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 262

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 242