How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lemon Grove, CA | Spring Valley, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 516 | 800 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.0% | 66.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,109 | $16,770 |
| District | Lemon Grove | La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| African American | 11.4% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.9% | 69.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1141:1 | 778:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | 42.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.