Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy

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.
747
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Demographic Student Count
White25
Hispanic562
Black130
Asian5
Two or More18
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    562 (75.2%)
  • Black
    130 (17.4%)
  • White
    25 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 6256
Grade 7233
Grade 8258
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37450.1%
Male37349.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)