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Katherine Johnson STEM Academy

8701 Parkhill Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

Ranked 3779 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Los Angeles
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Katherine Johnson STEM Academy

8701 Parkhill Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

About Katherine Johnson STEM Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 42% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
131
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.92%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 32.06%
Black 41.22%
Two+ Races 13.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.92%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
32.06%
Black
41.22%
Two+ Races
13.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 131
36.64%
48 Female
63.36%
83 Male

Student Population

131 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

131 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Contact Information

Address

8701 Parkhill Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Phone

(323) 673-1230

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TOP 3779 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Katherine Johnson STEM 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: 8:45 AM - 3:46 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Katherine Johnson STEM Academy reported that Ms. Alejandre was selected to serve on the National Humanities Center’s Teacher Advisory Council for the 2025–26 cohort. The selection places her on a national advisory body for the stated term, during which she will represent the academy in council activities. The appointment connects the school to a national forum focused on humanities education through faculty participation.

FAQ

Q1. What academic focus is outlined by Katherine Johnson STEM Academy?

Ans. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy outlines a STEM-centered instructional focus described in its program overview and school materials.


Q2. What student resources are available at Katherine Johnson STEM Academy?

Ans. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy lists academic support structures and learning guidance available alongside counseling support.


Q3. How does Katherine Johnson STEM Academy communicate with families?

Ans. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy uses its communication platform to share instructional updates, events, and school notices with families.


Q4. What learning-related events does Katherine Johnson STEM Academy highlight?

Ans. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy highlights STEM showcases and student learning events listed on its calendar.


Q5. What instructional tools support learning at Katherine Johnson STEM Academy?

Ans. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy provides technology-based learning tools and classroom resources as part of instructional support services.


Q6. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Los Angeles?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here.


Q7. Do you know of any good middle schools in Los Angeles?

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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
ML

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
F

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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