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La Honda STEAM Academy

PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA, 93438

About La Honda STEAM Academy

La Honda STEAM Academy is a public elementary school in Lompoc, California, that mostly serves students in grades K–6. The school has about 400 to 500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23 to 1, which is typical for public schools in the area. La Honda STEAM Academy focuses on STEAM, which means that science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are all part of the school's core curriculum. The lessons are in line with California state standards and promote learning through projects and working together to solve problems. The students at Lompoc High School come from a wide range of backgrounds, with a majority of them being minorities and a strong Hispanic/Latino presence. Only 16% of students are good at math and 21% are good at reading (ELA). Most of the money comes from the state and district's per-pupil funding that is common in California public schools. Families researching the best elementary school in California may consider La Honda STEAM Academy for its specialized STEAM focus and commitment to strengthening foundational skills.

La Honda STEAM Academy Contact Information

Address

PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA, 93438

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Phone

(805) 742-2300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 21% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
502
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5115 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Honda STEAM 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: 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 10.36%
Asian 2.59%
Hispanic 83.27%
Black 0.8%
Two+ Races 2.19%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
10.36%
Asian
2.59%
Hispanic
83.27%
Black
0.8%
Two+ Races
2.19%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
48.8%
245 Female
51.2%
257 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

502 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

During a fun STEAM night, La Honda STEAM Academy showed off how creative their students are. There were robotics demonstrations, science experiments, and creative engineering projects. Families took part in workshops where they had to work together to find solutions to problems.

FAQ

Q1. Does La Honda STEAM Academy include the arts in its STEM classes?

Ans. Yes, because it is a STEAM-focused school, it teaches arts along with science, technology, engineering, and math.

Q2. Do the classes include hands-on science labs?

Ans. Students can do hands-on science projects and activities that are in line with what they are learning in school.

Q3. Does the school help kids who are having trouble reading?

Ans. Students who need extra help with reading may be able to get targeted reading intervention programs.

Q4. Does the school have a committee for parents?

Ans. Parents may be able to join school committees or advisory groups that help with campus projects.

Q5. Do programs exist before school?

Ans. Depending on district rules and money, there may be programs or supervision before school.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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