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Enrollment
514
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY 2 DISTRICT·NCES 060231911842
Magnolia Science Academy 2
17125 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406 · (818) 758-0300 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL514 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
476 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 104 | 20% |
| Grade 7 | 106 | 21% |
| Grade 8 | 98 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 48 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 45 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 58 | 11% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Magnolia Science Academy 2
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy 2 this school | 514 | 92.6% | N/A |
| West Shores High Salton City | 503 | 93.8% | 15.3% |
| Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice Huntington Park | 541 | 95.0% | 35.1% |
| Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design Pomona | 597 | 93.1% | 26.2% |
| Valor Academy High North Hills | 492 | 94.5% | N/A |
| Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy Los Angeles | 493 | 96.3% | 26.8% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Magnolia Science Academy 2 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 514 | #1,014 of 2,093 | #252 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.1:1 | #1,117 of 1,352 | #303 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.8% | #1,146 of 1,351 | #250 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 92.6% | #211 of 1,575 | #122 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
514
+50 (+11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 23.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 514 | 21.4 | 24.1:1 | 93% (476) |
| 2023-24 | 532 | 20.2 | 26.4:1 | 92% (487) |
| 2022-23 | 511 | 20.5 | 25.0:1 | 85% (432) |
| 2020-21 | 464 | 20 | 23.2:1 | 83% (387) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Science Academy 2.
About Magnolia Science Academy 2
Magnolia Science Academy 2 is a small high school that serves part of Van Nuys, California. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 514 students in grades 6 through 12. Against the 838-student average for high schools in California, enrollment here is 39% lower.
The local education agency for Magnolia Science Academy 2 is Magnolia Science Academy 2 District.
Most students at Magnolia Science Academy 2 are Hispanic: 91% of enrollment. Other groups include 3% White, 3% Black, and 3% Asian. The county population is about 48% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Magnolia Science Academy 2 comes in at 17%.
Its teaching staff equals 21.4 full-time positions, a ratio of 24.1:1. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 93%. That rate is above the 70% average among public schools in Los Angeles County.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. A total of 2,244 public schools operate in Los Angeles County, serving about 1,265,907 students.
High Tech LA is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Magnolia Science Academy 2 has an NCES locale of City: Large. Magnolia Science Academy 2 holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 514 was 11% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 464.
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Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Van Nuys
- Van Nuys Senior HighHigh · 1,969 students
- Ulysses S. Grant Senior HighHigh · 1,774 students
- Robert Fulton College PreparatoryHigh · 1,229 students
- Kester Avenue ElementaryElementary · 886 students
- Kittridge Street ElementaryElementary · 768 students
- Van Nuys MiddleMiddle · 726 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech LA0.0 mi · 362
- Birmingham Community Charter High0.1 mi · 3,162
- Independence Continuation0.4 mi · 103
- Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet0.4 mi · 183
- William Mulholland Middle0.4 mi · 1,098
- Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-120.5 mi · 590
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia Science Academy 2How large is Magnolia Science Academy 2?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 enrolls approximately 514 students in grades 06-12.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 2 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 2?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 2 is approximately 24.1:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Magnolia Science Academy 2?
At Magnolia Science Academy 2, the student body is approximately 3% White, 91% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Magnolia Science Academy 2?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 is overseen by Magnolia Science Academy 2 District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.