School Overview
Millikan STEM Magnet, located in Sherman Oaks, California, is a specialized academic program housed within Robert A. Millikan Middle School. It is designed for students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The magnet program offers a rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the practical application of STEM principles. By integrating advanced technology into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of high school honors and AP pathways, as well as future careers in competitive technical fields.

Beyond its core academics, the Millikan STEM Magnet fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. Students have access to specialized labs and extracurricular opportunities, such as robotics competitions and science fairs, which allow them to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to cultivate a community of curious, forward-thinking learners equipped to succeed in an increasingly digital and scientific global landscape.
536
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Science Academy STEM Magnet
Demographic Student Count
White194
Hispanic41
Black7
Asian248
Two or More46
  • Asian
    248 (46.3%)
  • White
    194 (36.2%)
  • Two or More
    46 (8.6%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (7.6%)
  • Black
    7 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (818)753-4470
Website: http://thescienceacademystemmagnet.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 99
Grade 9 81
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Science Academy STEM Magnet
Grade Student Count
Grade 681
Grade 796
Grade 899
Grade 981
Grade 1077
Grade 1159
Grade 1243
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Science Academy STEM Magnet
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15829.5%
Male37870.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)