WESTSIDE GLOBAL AWARENESS MAGNET

Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Marina Del Rey, CA with about 380 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Westside Global Awareness Magnet 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.

Westside Global Awareness Magnet (WGAM), located in Marina Del Rey, is a specialized K-5 public magnet school within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is defined by its international focus, aiming to prepare students to become responsible global citizens through an enriched, multidisciplinary curriculum. By emphasizing cross-cultural understanding and social responsibility, the school encourages students to look beyond their local community to engage with broader world perspectives, languages, and global issues.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence, often utilizing "Global Studies" as a lens through which to teach traditional subjects. In addition to core academics, WGAM fosters a community-oriented environment that prioritizes critical thinking, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Its location near the coast and its magnet status attract a diverse student body from across the district, all united by a shared mission to develop the empathy and awareness necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information, contact Westside Global Awareness Magnet at (310) 821-2039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.