Science Academy STEM Magnet

Summary:

Science Academy STEM Magnet is a high-performing public high school serving grades 6-12 in North Hollywood, California, with an enrollment of 467 students. This exceptional school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the country.

Science Academy STEM Magnet consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, ranking 3rd out of 2,323 California high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Science Academy STEM Magnet also excels in serving students from diverse backgrounds, ranking highly for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, white students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school maintains a high graduation rate of 91.4% and a low dropout rate of 5.7% in 2022-2023, along with relatively low chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 2.3% to 6.3% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Jack London Community Day and Jack London Continuation, which have significantly lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates, Science Academy STEM Magnet stands out as a high-performing institution. Despite serving a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school is able to maintain exceptional academic outcomes, outperforming the district and state averages, which suggests its ability to effectively support and engage students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 5525 Vineland Ave.
       North Hollywood, CA  91601-2730


(818) 753-4470

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,885 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Compare Details Science Academy STEM Magnet ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Science Academy STEM Magnet ranks better than 99.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Science Academy STEM Magnet freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Science Academy STEM Magnet is 23.6. 170 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Science Academy STEM Magnet employs 19.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Science Academy STEM Magnet is $8,885. 168 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Science Academy STEM Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Science Academy STEM Magnet 2nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Science Academy STEM Magnet in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Science Academy STEM Magnet 3rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Science Academy STEM Magnet in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Science Academy STEM Magnet

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Rank History for all middle school students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.68 3rd 2715 99.9%
2022 99.75 4th 2740 99.9%
2023 99.81 4th 2802 99.9%
2024 99.79 2nd 2777 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.96 4th 2230 99.8%
2019 99.99 3rd 2369 99.9%
2022 99.99 3rd 2458 99.9%
2023 99.99 3rd 2549 99.9%
2024 99.98 2nd 2575 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.99 4th 2262 99.8%
2019 99.25 5th 2380 99.8%
2022 99.41 5th 2509 99.8%
2023 99.58 5th 2547 99.8%
2024 99.68 1st 2546 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.78 3rd 2273 99.9%
2019 99.80 2nd 2407 99.9%
2022 99.83 5th 2527 99.8%
2023 99.84 4th 2558 99.8%
2024 99.81 3rd 2547 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.29 11th 700 98.4%
2019 92.10 6th 745 99.2%
2022 91.18 9th 733 98.8%
2023 91.40 6th 718 99.2%
2024 91.34 6th 741 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.49 1st 1496 99.9%
2019 98.60 2nd 1602 99.9%
2022 97.78 4th 1555 99.7%
2023 98.69 4th 1552 99.7%
2024 98.41 2nd 1535 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Science Academy STEM Magnet

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Rank History for all high school students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.69 3rd 2348 99.9%
2024 99.72 3rd 2323 99.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.73 3rd 786 99.6%
2024 97.63 2nd 804 99.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.28 8th 1126 99.3%
2022 99.92 1st 1943 99.9%
2023 99.96 1st 2247 100.0%
2024 99.96 2nd 2235 99.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.14 16th 1054 98.5%
2022 99.46 1st 1858 99.9%
2023 99.47 4th 2118 99.8%
2024 99.61 2nd 2098 99.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.36 5th 1122 99.6%
2022 99.84 1st 1916 99.9%
2023 99.75 4th 2207 99.8%
2024 99.76 2nd 2172 99.9%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.74 5th 731 99.3%
2024 93.64 5th 712 99.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.98 1st 2142 100.0%
2024 99.98 1st 2125 100.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Science Academy STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.24 1st 1204 99.9%
2023 98.50 8th 1434 99.4%
2024 98.65 3rd 1406 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Science Academy STEM Magnet Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Science Academy STEM Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 101 3 47 25 0 0 3 0 179
2018 102 6 68 24 0 0 4 0 204
2019 130 10 106 25 0 0 0 0 271
2020 144 9 127 29 0 1 15 0 325
2021 162 9 162 35 0 1 17 0 386
2022 180 8 186 42 0 1 26 0 443
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 467 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Science Academy STEM Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 179 7.0 25.5 29.1
2018 204 7.0 29.1 27
2019 271 10.0 27.1 25.1
2020 325 n/a n/a 24.9
2021 386 18.0 21.4 33.2
2022 443 18.5 23.9 32.5
2023 467 19.7 23.6 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Science Academy STEM Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 179 7.0 25.5 29.1
2018 204 7.0 29.1 27
2019 271 10.0 27.1 25.1
2020 325 n/a n/a 24.9
2021 386 18.0 21.4 33.2
2022 443 18.5 23.9 32.5
2023 467 19.7 23.6 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Science Academy STEM Magnet

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,885

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Science Academy STEM Magnet

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 2802 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Science Academy STEM Magnet)97.594.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Science Academy STEM Magnet)98.895.7
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Science Academy STEM Magnet)97.398.9
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Science Academy STEM Magnet)98.695.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Science Academy STEM Magnet)98.597.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Science Academy STEM Magnet)10096.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Science Academy STEM Magnet)98.594.7
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students271467
 72.3%
African American100
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1060
 100%
Hispanic250
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1300
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%35.1%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Science Academy STEM Magnet.

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