ONIZUKA CAMP

Onizuka Camp is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 41 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th 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 2 teachers, Onizuka Camp has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Based on the location provided, **Onizuka Camp** (often referred to as the Onizuka Center or Onizuka Space Science Day site) is located on the campus of **Antelope Valley College** in Lancaster, California. The site is named in honor of Ellison Onizuka, the first Asian American astronaut and a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger, who was a native of the region. The location serves as a hub for educational outreach, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The facility is most widely recognized for hosting the annual **Onizuka Space Science Day**, an event held in partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This community-focused program is designed to inspire local students, typically ranging from elementary to high school age, by providing hands-on workshops, interactive science demonstrations, and opportunities to engage with real-world scientists and engineers. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical space exploration, the site plays a vital role in fostering the next generation of innovators in the Antelope Valley area.

For more information, contact Onizuka Camp at (661) 723-1155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.