At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
411
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
73%+7.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Carson, California. The school enrolls 411 students. It is part of the Magnolia Science Academy 3 District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictMagnolia Science Academy 3 District
County6037
CityCarson
ZIP90746
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060219412010
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment411
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino56.6%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian39.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
56.6%
Black
1.0%
Asian
39.1%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.