LEMON GROVE ACADEMY FOR THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lemon Grove school district, located in Lemon Grove, CA with about 1,142 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (LGA) is a specialized public school located in Lemon Grove, California, serving students in grades TK–8. Operating under the Lemon Grove School District, the academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that balances a deep focus on core scientific principles with an exploration of the humanities. The school is designed to foster critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections, encouraging students to apply their knowledge across various fields of study to solve real-world problems.
Beyond its academic focus, the academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its efforts to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By integrating advanced technology and hands-on projects, Lemon Grove Academy aims to build a community of curious, creative, and socially responsible learners who are well-equipped to thrive in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.
For more information, contact Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities at (619) 825-5628 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2542
(619) 825-5628
LEMON GROVE ACADEMY FOR THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES is a public Title I school in Lemon Grove, CA with about 1,142 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lemon Grove
- Total Students:
- 1,142
- Teachers:
- 52.47
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,142 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.6%
- Black or African American
- 16.3%
- White
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.