Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities

7866 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

lgam.lemongrovesd.net/

532 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (LGA) is a specialized public school located in Lemon Grove, California, serving students in grades TK–8. Operating under the Lemon Grove School District, the academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that balances a deep focus on core scientific principles with an exploration of the humanities. The school is designed to foster critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections, encouraging students to apply their knowledge across various fields of study to solve real-world problems.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its efforts to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By integrating advanced technology and hands-on projects, Lemon Grove Academy aims to build a community of curious, creative, and socially responsible learners who are well-equipped to thrive in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.

532

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	361
Black	76
Asian	28
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
361 (67.9 %)
Black
76 (14.3 %)
Two or More
35 (6.6 %)
Asian
28 (5.3 %)
White
25 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lemon Grove
Phone:	(619)825-5628
Website:	http://lgam.lemongrovesd.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 280