Harmony Magnet Academy

School Overview
Harmony Magnet Academy (HMA), located in Strathmore, California, is a specialized high school within the Porterville Unified School District that focuses on rigorous, project-based learning. The school is nationally recognized for its small learning communities, which are divided into distinct professional pathways—specifically the Architectural Design Academy (ADA) and the Academy of Engineering (GEAR). By integrating core academic subjects with technical training, HMA provides students with hands-on experience, industry-standard software training, and opportunities to work on real-world projects that prepare them for both university-level studies and specialized career paths.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Harmony Magnet Academy is characterized by a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. The school’s environment is designed to mimic professional workspaces, encouraging students to develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving alongside their technical education. As part of the Porterville Unified School District, the academy consistently ranks as a high-performing institution, consistently preparing its diverse student body for competitive post-secondary opportunities in STEM and design-related fields.
510
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
24.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harmony Magnet Academy
Demographic Student Count
White101
Hispanic370
Asian19
Two or More14
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    370 (72.5 %)
  • White
    101 (19.8 %)
  • Asian
    19 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Porterville Unified
Phone: (559)568-0347
Website: http://www.portervilleschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Grade 9 140
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harmony Magnet Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 9140
Grade 10129
Grade 11121
Grade 12120
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harmony Magnet Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26852.5%
Male24247.5%