King/Drew Medical Magnet High School

What King/Drew Medical Magnet High School does

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School (legal name: King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science) is a public magnet high school established in 1982 and operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) at 1601 East 120th Street in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The school is designed to serve under-represented youth interested in medicine and science, with a curriculum centered on its flagship Medicine and Science Careers Program, which provides experience-based learning in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and university facilities. Complementary offerings include 25 Advanced Placement courses, 20 Honors courses, AVID college-readiness programming, a Summer Bridge orientation for incoming freshmen, and 40 annual college representative presentations supporting the college counseling function.

The school operates on a non-commercial, government-funded model with no tuition charged to students; funding flows from LAUSD allocations, California state education funding, and federal Title I dollars (given 90% economically disadvantaged enrollment). Operational technology is supplied entirely by LAUSD: Schoology for the gradebook and LMS, the Parent Portal for family communication, Edgenuity for credit recovery, Chromebooks for devices, and third-party vendors Yondr (phone-free pouches) and MINGA (digital hall passes). The student "funnel" is managed through LAUSD's centralized eChoices application system, with admissions governed by a court-ordered priority point system tied to racial-isolation remedies; applications open October 1 with a November 14 deadline.

The "customer base" is the enrolled high school student body (grades 9–12) and their families, with outcomes reported as a 100% graduation rate, 79% AP participation rate, 270 UC acceptances in 2023, Ivy League placements (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton, UPenn), over 200 UCLA admissions across the past decade, and $8 million in alumni merit-based scholarships. External validation includes 2026 Magnet School of Distinction recognition, multiple California Distinguished School awards (2017, 2024, 2026), and the 2017 Gold Ribbon Schools Award.

Name

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School

Legal name

King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science

Website

https://kingdrew.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King/Drew Medical Magnet High School is a public LAUSD magnet high school founded in 1982 in Willowbrook, Los Angeles, serving under-represented students interested in medicine and science through its Medicine and Science Careers Program, 25 AP courses, and hospital/clinical experiential learning partnerships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (Magnet High School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAF

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAMABAJ

Health Science & Medical STEM Programs (Pre-Med, Public Health)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

Keywords

• Magnet high school education
• College preparatory programs
• Medical science curriculum
• Stem secondary education
• Public magnet school

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. LAUSD and State Funding: Public school funded through Los Angeles Unified School District allocations and California state education funding. Receives Title I federal funding based on economic disadvantage demographics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science is a public magnet high school operating within LAUSD, providing college-preparatory secondary education centered on a Medicine and Science Careers Program that delivers experience-based learning in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and university facilities. The school offers 25 Advanced Placement courses, 20 Honors courses, AVID college-readiness programming, Summer Bridge orientation, college counseling, athletics, and extracurricular clubs for grades 9-12 students.

Product overview

King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science is a public magnet high school established in 1982, operating as a single unified educational institution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum centered on its Medicine and Science Careers Program, complemented by AP Courses (25), Honors Courses (20), and AVID college-readiness programming. Additional offerings include Summer Bridge orientation, ASB Leadership, over 30 student clubs, and 17 athletics teams. Student support services encompass college counseling with 40 annual college presentations, free after-school tutoring, and technology support. The school integrates with LAUSD platforms including Schoology (gradebook), Parent Portal, and provides access to Yondr (phone management), MINGA (hall passes), and Google Workspace for academic use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medicine and Science Careers Program: The centerpiece of the school's curriculum providing experience-based learning in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and university facilities.

Products and services

• Medicine and Science Careers Program The centerpiece curriculum of King/Drew since 1982, providing experience-based learning in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and university facilities. Students develop professional connections with medical and science experts in the local community. Designed for high school students (grades 9-12) interested in medicine and science careers.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered across multiple subjects, enabling students to earn college credit through AP exams. The school offers 25 AP Courses with a 79% AP participation rate. Designed for college-bound high school students.
• Honors Courses Enhanced academic courses providing rigorous curriculum for high-achieving students. The school offers 20 Honors Courses. Designed for high-achieving college-bound students at the high school level.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program College readiness program focused on preparing students for four-year college eligibility, emphasizing writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading skills. Designed for high school students needing additional college preparation support.
• Associated Student Body (ASB) Leadership Program Student government program including ASB cabinet, leadership development, student activities, themed dress days, and school event organization. Designed for high school students interested in leadership and student government.
• Student Clubs and Organizations Over 30 active clubs including academic (Key Club, HOSA, Junior Classical League), cultural (African Student Union, Hermanas Unidas), arts (Art Club, Cinematic Arts, Music Club), and special interest groups (Robotics, Garden Club, Debate Club). Designed for high school students seeking extracurricular engagement.
• Athletics Program 17 sports teams including basketball, flag football, soccer, track and field, and baseball. The school has won CIF City Section championships. Designed for high school students interested in competitive athletics.
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive college preparation including application assistance, financial aid guidance, scholarship search, SAT/ACT preparation, and college representative presentations (40 annually). Designed for college-bound high school students and their families.
• Tutoring and Intervention Services Free after-school tutoring with King/Drew teachers, Edgenuity credit recovery courses, and LAUSD-provided tutoring resources. Designed for high school students needing additional academic support.
• Summer Bridge Program Orientation program for incoming 9th graders providing transition support and introduction to the school's academic expectations. Held annually before the start of the school year. Designed for incoming 9th-grade students transitioning to high school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with UCLA providing academic preparation and college readiness support. Over 1,500 King/Drew students serviced by EAOP in the last decade.
• UCLA Vice-Provost Initiative for Pre-College Scholars (VIPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023UCLA program supporting pre-college scholars. Over 600 King/Drew students serviced through this partnership providing college preparation support.
• UC DavisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2017Chancellor Gary S. May visited King/Drew on November 28, 2017, providing presentation to select students about UC Davis and touring the school.
• Local Hospitals and Healthcare FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership sites for the Medicine and Science Careers Program, providing students experience-based learning in hospitals and clinics.
• Research Laboratories and University FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships providing students access to research laboratories and university facilities for hands-on scientific learning experiences.
• HOSA - Health Occupations Students of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization representing King/Drew at HOSA competitions and events as part of the Careers Program.
• Over 2,000 Yondr Partner SchoolsminorOthersYondr is implemented in over 2,000 schools across 16 countries to create phone-free learning environments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Magnolia Science Academy: California-based STEM-focused public charter school network. Comparable as a STEM-education provider with a college-preparatory mission, though charter rather than district-magnet.
• STEM Academy of Los Angeles: Los Angeles-area STEM-focused secondary school. Comparable as a STEM-specialized school serving students interested in science and technology, though operates outside LAUSD.

Direct peers

• Downtown Magnets High School: LAUSD public magnet high school offering specialized programs including math/science and humanities. Comparable as a Los Angeles magnet school with selective admissions and college-preparatory curriculum.
• Bravo Medical Magnet High School: LAUSD medical magnet high school with a healthcare-focused curriculum and hospital/clinical partnerships. Directly comparable as a public magnet school in LAUSD with a similar medicine/science specialization and underrepresented-student mission.
• Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA): LAUSD-affiliated public magnet high school specializing in the arts. Comparable as a specialized public magnet within LAUSD, but with a different subject focus (arts vs. medicine/science).
• Health Careers High School (San Antonio): Public magnet high school in Northside ISD (San Antonio) with a healthcare/medical career focus. Directly comparable as a medical-magnet public high school with hospital partnerships and a healthcare-career pipeline mission.

Regional players

• Granada Hills Charter High School: Los Angeles-area public charter high school with strong academic outcomes and competitive college acceptances. Comparable as a high-performing public secondary school in the same geography, though not a specialty magnet.
• El Camino Real High School: LAUSD public high school consistently ranked among California's top schools, known for strong college placements. Comparable as a high-performing LAUSD public high school with robust college preparatory programs.

Others

• Milken Community Schools: Los Angeles private school with STEM emphasis and strong college placements. Comparable as a high-performing secondary school in the same geography, but private rather than public magnet.
• California Academy of Sciences (Education Programs): San Francisco-based science institution with K-12 educational programming. Comparable as a STEM-education provider supporting hands-on science learning, though not a secondary school itself.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/king-drew-medical-magnet-high-school

Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

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