ORVILLE WRIGHT ENGINEERING AND DESIGN MAGNET

Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 637 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 29 teachers, Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet, located in Westchester, Los Angeles, is a specialized middle school program operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a magnet school, it focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The curriculum is specifically designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency, preparing students for high-level high school pathways and future careers in engineering and architectural design.

Beyond its technical focus, the school offers a comprehensive middle school experience that integrates hands-on learning with standard core academic subjects. By utilizing project-based learning, Orville Wright encourages students to apply theoretical engineering concepts to real-world problems. The school serves as a destination for students who have a passion for innovation, offering them a collaborative community and the specialized resources necessary to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global landscape.

For more information, contact Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet at (310) 258-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.