Grace Hopper STEM Academy

Charter School 93 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Grace Hopper STEM Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Inglewood, CA. Administered by Grace Hopper STEM Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 93 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 5.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 55.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 52 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 601 Grace Ave. in Inglewood, CA 90301, Grace Hopper STEM Academy serves families zoned within the Grace Hopper STEM Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace Hopper STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	20
Black	66
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Black
66 (71.0%)
Hispanic
20 (21.5%)
Two or More
6 (6.5%)
Asian
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grace Hopper STEM Academy District
Phone:	(310)910-0230
Website:	http://gracehopperstemacademy.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 27

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 41