Barstow STEM Academy

barstow.k12.ca.us/stem/

454 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Barstow STEM Academy, located in Barstow, California, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a rigorous academic experience centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The school is designed to foster critical thinking and innovation by integrating hands-on learning, advanced technology, and real-world problem-solving into its curriculum. By emphasizing these core subjects, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy and to build a strong foundation for future careers in high-demand technical fields.

Beyond its focus on core STEM disciplines, the academy is noted for cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. It utilizes a modern pedagogical approach that encourages students to engage deeply with complex concepts through experimentation and active inquiry. Serving the Barstow community, the school serves as a hub for students who are passionate about exploring scientific and technological frontiers, providing them with the resources and specialized instruction necessary to excel in an increasingly digital and analytical world.

454

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barstow STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	286
Black	44
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
286 (63.0%)
White
88 (19.4%)
Black
44 (9.7%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Barstow Unified
Phone:	(760)255-6150
Website:	http://barstow.k12.ca.us/stem/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 133

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 94