SOUTHSIDE STEM ACADEMY AT CAMPOSTELLA

Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 877 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 62 teachers, Southside STEM Academy at Campostella has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Southside STEM Academy at Campostella (SSAC) is a specialized magnet school located in Norfolk, Virginia, dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a focused curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills. By integrating hands-on learning with modern technology, SSAC aims to prepare its students for the challenges of the 21st-century workforce, emphasizing STEM literacy as a foundation for future academic and professional success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the academy is known for its commitment to creating a collaborative and inclusive educational environment. The school leverages partnerships with local organizations and industry experts to provide students with real-world applications of their classroom studies. By maintaining high expectations and providing a rigorous, research-based instructional program, Southside STEM Academy strives to bridge the opportunity gap and empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technological leaders.

For more information, contact Southside STEM Academy at Campostella at (757) 628-2555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.