Original Research by School Decision on Math and Science College Preparatory District
Math and Science College Preparatory District is a small high school district serving grades nine through twelve in Los Angeles County. The district operates a single school, Math and Science College Preparatory, and serves a student body of about five hundred students spread relatively evenly across the four grades.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share identifying as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and meaningful representation of Black and white students. A smaller share identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native or Asian. Race and ethnicity data are fully reported; however, the district did not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch counts or rates, nor English learner or special education enrollment figures, so those demographic pictures are not available here.
The district's focus is college preparation through a math and science emphasis. State assessment data for this district were not available in the records accessed, so characterization of academic proficiency across tested subjects is not possible from this review. Similarly, a four-year graduation rate was not reported, leaving student outcomes on that measure unknown. A parent or resident seeking those results may want to contact the school or district directly or check the California Department of Education's public reporting portal.
Where data do exist, the district shows a chronic absenteeism rate that sits above the midpoint among Los Angeles County's school districts, meaning absenteeism is lower here than the county median. Per-pupil spending is in the middle to upper-middle range compared with other county districts, reflecting a moderately resourced operation.
The district sits within Los Angeles County's large, diverse urban and suburban landscape. The specific cities or neighborhoods the district serves and the housing context of families there are not detailed in available information. A prospective parent or resident would benefit from visiting the school directly or contacting district administration to understand the specific communities served, the physical location, transportation options, and the day-to-day culture of the school.
The district's name and mission signal a deliberate college-prep pathway centered on quantitative and scientific study. For families seeking a focused, STEM-oriented high school experience with an explicit college-prep orientation, this district may be a fit. For those wanting a detailed picture of student achievement, graduation outcomes, or the breadth of non-STEM programs offered, the available data are thin enough that further inquiry with the school is warranted.
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