Maywood Center for Enriched Studies

maces-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

1,145 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES) is a secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As a magnet-style institution, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with an emphasis on college and career readiness. It is known for its "Enriched Studies" focus, which integrates challenging curriculum with specialized academic pathways to prepare students for the demands of higher education.

Located in the heart of Maywood, the school plays a significant role in the local community by offering a structured, supportive atmosphere that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. In addition to its core academic programs, MaCES is noted for its commitment to developing well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional support systems. The school strives to foster a culture of high expectations, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,145

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)210-1412
Website:	http://maces-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	895
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th