Crenshaw High School is a four-year public secondary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, located on 11th Avenue in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The school first opened in 1968 and currently enrolls around 750 students.
Serving 503 students in grades 9-12, Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet's student population of 503 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
59%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Crenshaw High School is a secondary school located in south-central Los Angeles, California. The school first opened in 1968. Crenshaw is one of the few, predominately African-American high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Crenshaw High School is located at 5010 11th Avenue, near the corner of 50th Street. The school colors are blue and gold, and its mascot is the Cougar. Crenshaw's biggest rival is Susan Miller Dorsey High School, which is located in nearby Jungles.
- The school is renound for its outstanding boys basketball program, which has been coached for over thirty years by Willie West. The Crenshaw Cougars have won numerous L.A. City and California State basketball titles.
- Crenshaw was featured in the 1991 movie Boyz N the Hood, the 2000 movie Love & Basketball and from 1996 to 2001 on the UPN series Moesha.
- On 2004 Kirk Douglas and the Amateur Athletic Foundation (AAF) donated stadium lights to Crenshaw high School. Portable lights were brought in for Crenshaw's homecoming game versus their big rival Dorsey High School. This was the school's first night game at home.
- On August 15, 2005, Crenshaw High School lost its accreditation due to several reasons, including "rampant student tardiness". The accreditation was restored on February 1, 2006.
- The Crenshaw High School Varsity Football team won its first "Championship Division" Los Angeles City championship in 2005 defeating Woodland Hills Taft High School, However, a "AAA" Championship was won in 1992, defeating Chatsworth High School. Both Championship titles were under the leadership of Robert Garrett.
- Notable alumni: Chris Brown, former MLB player.
- Darryl Strawberry, Major League Baseball player.
- Larry Elder, radio talk show host, author, and political commentator.
- Marques Johnson, NBA player and commentator.
- Arthur Lee, rock musician.
- Kevin Ollie.
- Ice-T, rapper/actor.
- Wendell Tyler, former star running back for UCLA and the former Los Angeles Rams.
- John "Hot Plate" Williams, NCAA and NBA basketball player.
- Daymeion Hughes, standout senior Cornerback for the Cal Bears football team, potential first-round pick.
- Lee Webb, former USC Trojans and NFL fullback.
- Marcus Darrel Williams, NBA basketball player.
- Geoffrey Styles.
- Kabeer Gbaji-Biamila, standout Defensive end Green Bay Packers.
- Akbar Gbaji-Biamila, current San Diego Charger.
- Terrence Whitehead, current Cincinati Bengal.
- Brandon Mebane, standout senior [Defensive Tackle] for the [California Bears, Berkeley] football team, potential first-round pick.
- Eric Yarber, former Super Bowl winner, Washington Redskins.
- Mykelti Williamson (née Michael Tisdale), actor.
- Darwin Cook, former NBA Player.
- Robert Smith, former NBA Player.
- Garland Frazier, television producer.
- Reggie Lewis, former New Orleans Saint NFL.
- Kerry Justin, former NFL cornerback, Seahawks.
- Sid Justin, former NFL cornerback (Rams. 49ers) current lead singer for the Miracles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet's ranking?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet often compared to?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Preparatory High School, Manual Arts Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet?
The graduation rate of Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet?
503 students attend Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet offer ?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet part of?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet located?
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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