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Kinetic Academy

721 Utica Ave., Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 799 of 6856 in California

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About Kinetic Academy

Kinetic Academy is 19031 Gothard Street in Huntington Beach. This public charter school is open to kids in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently, there are 480 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency is 62% and reading proficiency is 62%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. People know that the school teaches in a creative way and through projects. This campus is always busy because students work with STEM-related materials every day. The building has special labs and classrooms that can be rearranged to make room for group work. Staff members work hard to make sure that technology and creative problem-solving are always part of the lessons. Families from all over the city send their kids to this school because they want something other than the usual district schools. The price of homes in the area ranges from $875,000 to $1,450,000. These numbers give a good idea of the main housing market in Huntington Beach. Parents are very happy with how the teachers teach and how much time they spend with each student. A lot of families say that the school leaders are easy to reach and that the school feels like a community. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Kinetic Academy Contact Information

Address

721 Utica Ave., Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

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Phone

(714) 465-4565

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
346
Total Students
$106215
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 799 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kinetic Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.38%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic 20.23%
Black 1.45%
Two+ Races 11.56%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
58.38%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
20.23%
Black
1.45%
Two+ Races
11.56%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 346
48.84%
169 Female
51.16%
177 Male

Student Population

346 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of its STEM and innovation-focused curriculum, Kinetic Academy is currently showing off the work of its teachers and staff. The school recently met with people from the community to talk about its unique charter mission and how it uses project-based learning. The school looks at applications from new students for the next school year in the spring semester.

FAQ

Q1. Does Kinetic Academy have any coding or software development clubs for middle school students?

Ans. The academy has an optional coding club where students can learn the basics of Python and web development to improve their technical skills.

Q2. How do I apply to the Kinetic Academy lottery for the next school year?

Ans. Parents need to fill out an online interest form by March to be entered into the public random drawing for available seats.

Q3. Does Kinetic Academy have a regular library or a digital media center where students can do research?

Ans. The campus has a high-tech media center that focuses on digital literacy and gives students access to a lot of online research databases.

Q4. Does Kinetic Academy have any sports teams for 7th and 8th graders that compete against other schools?

Ans. The school is part of a local charter league that offers volleyball, basketball, and soccer for older students.

Q5. How does Kinetic Academy fit project-based learning into its daily schedule?

Ans. Students spend time in the afternoon working on interdisciplinary projects that use science, math, and history in real-life situations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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