BALBOA GIFTED/HIGH ABILITY MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Northridge, CA with about 747 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary, located in Northridge, California, is a specialized school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a magnet program, it is designed to serve students who demonstrate high intellectual ability or potential, providing a rigorous and enriched curriculum that moves beyond the standard grade-level expectations. The school is known for fostering a challenging academic environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills tailored to the unique needs of gifted learners.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Balboa Magnet emphasizes a supportive community culture that promotes social-emotional growth alongside intellectual development. By integrating specialized instructional strategies and a diverse, enriched classroom experience, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success in honors and advanced placement tracks. Families interested in the program typically apply through the LAUSD Choices process, as the school attracts students from across the district seeking a specialized, high-ability educational setting.

For more information, contact Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary at (818) 349-4801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.