LA MESA ARTS ACADEMY
La Mesa Arts Academy is a public middle school that is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district, located in La Mesa, CA with about 1,102 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, La Mesa Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
La Mesa Arts Academy (LMAAC), located in La Mesa, California, is a specialized magnet school within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District that serves students in grades 4 through 8. Distinguished by its focus on the arts, the academy integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with an extensive creative program. Students at LMAAC are provided with unique opportunities to explore various artistic disciplines—including instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, dance, and theater—alongside their core subjects, fostering a well-rounded educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and creative expression.
The school is widely recognized for its vibrant campus culture and its commitment to developing "the whole child." By leveraging its arts-infused model, LMAAC encourages students to build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that extend well beyond the classroom. The academy maintains a strong reputation for community involvement and academic excellence, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the region who are looking for a school that balances traditional academic standards with a deep commitment to the performing and visual arts.
For more information, contact La Mesa Arts Academy at (619) 668-5730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Mesa, CA 91942-6212
(619) 668-5730
http://www.lmsvsd.net/lmaac
LA MESA ARTS ACADEMY is a public school in La Mesa, CA with about 1,102 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Mesa-Spring Valley
- Total Students:
- 1,102
- Teachers:
- 42.67
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,102 students
- White
- 50.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 62.8%
- Male
- 37.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.