Telesis Academy of Science & Math

2800 E. Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792

635 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Telesis Academy of Science & Math, located in West Covina, California, is a specialized K-8 public school within the Rowland Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating hands-on learning with a demanding curriculum, the academy aims to prepare students for high-level secondary education and beyond, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and analytical problem-solving from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, Telesis is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school community emphasizes character development, collaboration, and the use of modern technology in the classroom to mirror real-world professional environments. With a strong reputation for high standardized test scores and dedicated faculty, Telesis Academy serves as a sought-after destination for families in the West Covina area who are looking for a focused, high-achieving environment that bridges the gap between traditional instruction and modern scientific advancement.

635

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	537
Black	14
Asian	59
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
537 (84.7 %)
Asian
59 (9.3 %)
Black
14 (2.2 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
White
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)965-1696
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 130