Fairgrove Academy

Fairgrove Academy is located at 15540 East Fairgrove Avenue in La Puente. The school serves 623 students in grades K-8. The student-teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 28% and reading proficiency is 48%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. The atmosphere is characterized by a strong focus on active student engagement and participation. This academy provides a continuous educational path for students from early childhood through eighth grade. The campus layout supports a variety of instructional styles to meet the needs of a large student body. Shared spaces are utilized efficiently to accommodate both elementary and middle school schedules. Staff members emphasize the importance of regular attendance to achieve academic proficiency goals. Housing prices in the local area range from $660,000 to $840,000. Many parents feel the school does an excellent job of preparing children for high school transitions. This academy is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Fairgrove Academy keeps adding to its unique TK–8 magnet programs, which focus on combining technology and the visual arts with the core curriculum. The school recently threw a party to honor the students who did well in their specialized academy tracks during the fall semester. Principal Octavio Perez is meeting with parents right now to talk about how to get their kids ready for school next year.

Q1. Do students have to audition to get into Fairgrove Academy's performing arts magnet program?

Ans. Most programs are open to all students who are enrolled, but some advanced performances may require an audition for students who are already enrolled.

Q2. What kinds of tech labs can Fairgrove Academy students use?

Ans. There are specialized computer labs on campus with industry-standard software for digital media and graphic design projects.

Q3. Is there a summer program for new sixth graders at Fairgrove Academy?

Ans. The academy has a summer orientation to help students make the switch from elementary school to middle school.

Q4. How does Fairgrove Academy help students who are learning English?

Ans. Every day, students get designated ELD instruction to help them improve their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Q5. Do students at Fairgrove Academy have to wear school uniforms?

Ans. Students are encouraged to wear school colors on Fridays to help everyone feel like they are part of the same community, even though it is not required.