Congratulations King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science on being named a 2026 Magnet School of Distinction! 

In addition, King/Drew Medical Magnet High in Los Angeles Unified is being recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School based on meeting the criteria for the following category(s):

Achievement Gap Closers: Schools that are accelerating academic progress for two or more groups that have been historically underserved, while also demonstrating achievement for all students that is above the state median and maintaining or increasing academic performance for all students.

Beacons of Opportunity: Schools serving rural and Title I school communities that distinguish themselves through multiple student outcomes at very high performance levels.