Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
747 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration (SAGE) Academy, located in Palmdale, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Palmdale School District that focuses on providing an immersive, STEM-centered education. The school is uniquely designed to capitalize on the region’s deep-rooted connection to the aerospace industry, offering a curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through hands-on projects, rigorous academic standards, and a focus on critical thinking, SAGE Academy aims to prepare students for future careers in high-tech fields by fostering innovation and a deep curiosity about space and aeronautics.
Beyond its core academic mission, the academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating 21st-century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By partnering with local aerospace organizations and utilizing a project-based learning model, the school creates a bridge between classroom theory and real-world application. SAGE Academy serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the Antelope Valley, encouraging them to think like engineers and explorers as they navigate a challenging curriculum designed to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
Beyond its core academic mission, the academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating 21st-century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By partnering with local aerospace organizations and utilizing a project-based learning model, the school creates a bridge between classroom theory and real-world application. SAGE Academy serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the Antelope Valley, encouraging them to think like engineers and explorers as they navigate a challenging curriculum designed to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
747
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic | 562 |
| Black | 130 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic562 (75.2%)
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Black130 (17.4%)
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White25 (3.3%)
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Two or More18 (2.4%)
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Asian5 (0.7%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.5%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Palmdale Elementary |
| Phone: | (661)537-6101 |
| Website: | http://www.palmdalesd.org/sg |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 747 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 635 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 39 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
256
Grade 7
233
Grade 8
258
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 256 |
| Grade 7 | 233 |
| Grade 8 | 258 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 374 | 50.1% |
| Male | 373 | 49.9% |
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