Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet

431 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet, located in Monrovia, California, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Monrovia Unified School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous, technology-focused curriculum that emphasizes computer science, coding, and digital literacy. By integrating these technical skills into the standard academic program, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, tech-driven workforce while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond its focus on technology, the school is known for creating a collaborative learning environment that encourages innovation and hands-on discovery. By leveraging its specialized status, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet attracts students interested in pursuing pathways in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The school strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application, ensuring that students develop the foundational technical expertise necessary to succeed in higher education and future careers in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

431

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	302
Black	21
Asian	56
Two or More	18

Hispanic
302 (70.1 %)
Asian
56 (13.0 %)
White
34 (7.9 %)
Black
21 (4.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)

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:	Monrovia Unified
Phone:	(626)471-2700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 131

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 134