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Magnolia Science Academy

18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA, 91335

About Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy is a well-known public charter school in Reseda, California, that teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the state and has a STEM-based curriculum that prepares students for modern technical careers. The academy has about 300 students and one teacher for every 18 students. It is known as one of the best schools for academic rigor, with a high 70% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses. The demographics of the campus show that 96% of students are minorities and 89% are from low-income families. The academic results are good, with 64% of students able to read well and 25% able to do math well. Magnolia Science Academy is one of the best schools for science and technology. It is in a neighborhood where the average home price is around $825,000. Overall, the school does a great job of giving its diverse student body high-level AP opportunities and a focused, college-preparatory environment, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Magnolia Science Academy Contact Information

Address

18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA, 91335

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Phone

(818) 609-0507

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 64% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
714
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3795 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Magnolia Science 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:06 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 4.2%
Asian 4.76%
Hispanic 89.78%
Black 0.7%
Two+ Races 0.42%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
4.2%
Asian
4.76%
Hispanic
89.78%
Black
0.7%
Two+ Races
0.42%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 714
46.78%
334 Female
53.22%
380 Male

Student Population

714 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

357 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Magnolia Science Academy 1-Reseda recently received a $11.3 million federal grant as part of a network-wide effort to improve its successful STEAM-based educational model and classroom resources. The school is still at the forefront of technical innovation. Its VEX Robotics teams recently won several top spots and the prestigious Judges Award in the 2025 Rapid Relay competitions. The campus will also hold its 4th annual Multi-Cultural Food Festival in March 2026. This event brings the community together with student performances, a variety of food displays, and traditional dance.

FAQ

Q1. Does Magnolia Science Academy support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does Magnolia Science Academy do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does Magnolia Science Academy help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q5. What does Magnolia Science Academy teach?

Ans. Magnolia Science Academy has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

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

PS

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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