Original Research by School Decision on Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet is a public high school in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving grades nine through twelve. It is an alternative school within the Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's second-largest districts.
The school enrolls a student body of roughly mid-sized proportions for its grade band, with a roughly balanced split across the four high school grades. The student population is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic enrollment and very small numbers of white, Asian, and multiracial students. About nine in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the neighborhood and LAUSD's broader service area.
State assessment results for 2024-25 show proficiency rates well below what the state considers grade-level competency. In English language arts, about three in ten students met the standard. In mathematics, about one in five did. Science proficiency was notably lower, with just one in sixteen students meeting the standard. These three results represent the most recent data available; no prior-year trend is available to show whether performance is stable, improving, or declining. A parent should inquire directly with the school about the factors driving these particular results and what instructional or support changes are underway.
No four-year graduation rate, attendance rate, chronic absenteeism rate, or data on the share of students with disabilities or English learners were provided, so the school's progress-toward-graduation outcomes and attendance patterns remain unclear from the available record.
The school's official designation as an alternative school means it may serve different instructional approaches, student populations, or program structures than a traditional comprehensive high school. The school website and a direct conversation with school staff would clarify what curricular pathway, schedule, or student support model defines the program.
Two clubs are listed: robotics and yearbook. More extensive information about coursework, career and technical training, dual-credit pathways, internships, or other program offerings is not included in the available data, so a family would benefit from visiting the school or its website to understand the full scope of offerings.
The Crenshaw neighborhood sits within Los Angeles' sprawling, polycentric geography. Housing values in the 90043 zip code that serves the school are moderately priced for Los Angeles County, and rents have risen modestly in the past year. The immediate area is car-dependent, as is much of Los Angeles, though the neighborhood has some local commercial corridors and LAUSD bus service. The broader city is in an active growth phase driven by housing shortage and upcoming major events; downtown and other corridors are undergoing significant development, though building pace has slowed due to interest rates and construction costs.
At the district level, LAUSD voters approved a large school facilities bond in late 2024 that will increase property taxes for families over many years to fund repairs and upgrades. The district implemented a cellphone ban across all schools beginning in February 2025, affecting how students communicate during the school day. LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan, which funds culturally responsive curriculum and counseling at targeted schools, was revised in 2024 and received additional funding for 2025-26. These are ongoing district-level shifts that shape daily school life and instructional priorities.
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