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How has Magnolia Science Academy changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
746
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060170610524
Magnolia Science Academy
18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 · (818) 609-0507 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL746 STUDENTS
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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
19.2:1
39 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
643 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 | 132 | 18% |
| Grade 7 | 119 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 135 | 18% |
| Grade 9 | 96 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 92 | 12% |
| Grade 11 | 76 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 96 | 13% |
Student demographics
21%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
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy this school | 746 | 86.2% | N/A |
| La Puente High La Puente | 813 | 87.0% | 25.1% |
| Del Sol High Oxnard | 808 | 87.3% | N/A |
| Caruthers High Caruthers | 682 | 89.1% | 36.9% |
| Delhi High Delhi | 710 | 90.0% | 23.5% |
| William Workman High City Of Industry | 723 | 84.4% | 33.7% |
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 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 746 | #860 of 2,093 | #191 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.2:1 | #425 of 1,352 | #153 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.0% | #1,082 of 1,351 | #221 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.2% | #437 of 1,575 | #197 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
746
+29 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 21.1:1
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 | 746 | 38.9 | 19.2:1 | 86% (643) |
| 2023-24 | 714 | 34.9 | 20.4:1 | 89% (635) |
| 2022-23 | 694 | 36.5 | 19.0:1 | 79% (549) |
| 2020-21 | 717 | 34 | 21.1:1 | 88% (634) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Science Academy.
About Magnolia Science Academy
Magnolia Science Academy, a mid-sized high school, is located in Reseda, California. It enrolls 746 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 6 through 12.
Magnolia Science Academy reports to Magnolia Science Academy District.
At Magnolia Science Academy, 89% of students are Hispanic. Other students are 6% Asian and 4% White. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Los Angeles County residents. The diversity index for Magnolia Science Academy is 21%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school had 38.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. The gap from the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is 1.0 students per teacher. The school reported 86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Among public schools in Los Angeles County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
In the surrounding county, Los Angeles County, median household income comes to about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Magnolia Science Academy 5, is less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
From 717 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 746 by 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 19.2 students per teacher, compared with 21.1 in 2020-21.
This community page is for conversations about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
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 Reseda
- Grover Cleveland Charter HighHigh · 2,719 students
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched StudiesCombined · 1,712 students
- Reseda Charter HighHigh · 1,339 students
- Virtual Academy of International Studies/HumanitiesCombined · 665 students
- James Jordan MiddleMiddle · 456 students
- Shirley Avenue ElementaryElementary · 410 students
Nearby schools
- Magnolia Science Academy 50.0 mi · 218
- Garden Grove Elementary0.3 mi · 306
- Bertrand Avenue Elementary0.4 mi · 326
- Reseda Elementary0.5 mi · 378
- Reseda Charter High0.7 mi · 1,339
- Zane Grey Continuation0.8 mi · 77
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia Science AcademyHow large is Magnolia Science Academy?
Magnolia Science Academy enrolls approximately 746 students in grades 06-12.
Is Magnolia Science Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Magnolia Science Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy?
Approximately 19.2:1 students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy.
How diverse is Magnolia Science Academy?
Magnolia Science Academy reports a student body of 4% White, 89% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Magnolia Science Academy public or private?
Magnolia Science Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Magnolia Science Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.