- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Hollywood, CA
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Science Academy Stem Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271013971
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science Academy Stem Magnet earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Science Academy Stem Magnet has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science Academy Stem Magnet ranks #2 of 3 schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Science Academy Stem Magnet grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062271013971 · North Hollywood, CA Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 28.2:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Science Academy Stem Magnet grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Science Academy Stem Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 536
Science Academy Stem Magnet
536 students
What this shows Science Academy Stem Magnet reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Science Academy Stem Magnet compares
Science Academy Stem Magnet is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.3%
White 36.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Science Academy Stem Magnet is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Science Academy Stem Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science Academy Stem Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in North Hollywood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Science Academy Stem Magnet
How many students attend Science Academy Stem Magnet?
Science Academy Stem Magnet has 536 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in North Hollywood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Academy Stem Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Academy Stem Magnet is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science Academy Stem Magnet?
29.8% of students at Science Academy Stem Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science Academy Stem Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Science Academy Stem Magnet is Asian at 46.3% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science Academy Stem Magnet?
Science Academy Stem Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Science Academy Stem Magnet rank among schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Science Academy Stem Magnet ranks #2 of 3 schools in North Hollywood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Science Academy Stem Magnet, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.