Very Good
#2558 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Science Academy Stem Magnet
High School · Los Angeles Unified · North Hollywood, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5525 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Math 98% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 98% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Science Academy Stem Magnet score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Science Academy Stem Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,540
Median home value
$961,700
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Oakwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Oakwood SecondaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Amelia Earhart ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #288 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Science Academy Stem Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Science Academy Stem Magnet
Science Academy Stem Magnet is a public high school in North Hollywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,558 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Science Academy Stem Magnet
What grades does Science Academy Stem Magnet serve?
Science Academy Stem Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Science Academy Stem Magnet?
Science Academy Stem Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Academy Stem Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Academy Stem Magnet is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Science Academy Stem Magnet rank in CA?
Science Academy Stem Magnet ranks #2,558 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Science Academy Stem Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Science Academy Stem Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Science Academy Stem Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Science Academy Stem Magnet has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Science Academy Stem Magnet a charter school?
No, Science Academy Stem Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Science Academy Stem Magnet a Title I school?
No, Science Academy Stem Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Science Academy Stem Magnet?
33.7% of students at Science Academy Stem Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (818) 753-4470
- Area population (ZIP 91601)
- 37,033
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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