San Fernando Institute of Applied Media

130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340

384 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The San Fernando Institute of Applied Media (SFIAM) is a specialized public magnet school located in San Fernando, California, that functions within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is defined by its career-technical education (CTE) focus, integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on training in digital media, film production, graphic design, and broadcasting. By prioritizing industry-standard software and collaborative project-based learning, SFIAM aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the competitive professional landscape of the entertainment and creative industries.

Beyond its technical focus, the institute emphasizes a culture of community and critical thinking, encouraging students to leverage media as a tool for storytelling and civic engagement. The school’s environment is designed to simulate a professional studio setting, fostering mentorship between students and industry professionals. By combining core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—with specialized media pathways, SFIAM provides a comprehensive educational experience intended to develop well-rounded, tech-savvy graduates equipped for the modern workforce.

384

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	365
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
365 (95.1%)
White
7 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)837-5455
Website:	http://sfiam.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 127

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 137