Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy

School Overview
The Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration (SAGE) Academy, located in Palmdale, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Palmdale School District that focuses on providing an immersive, STEM-centered education. The school is uniquely designed to capitalize on the region’s deep-rooted connection to the aerospace industry, offering a curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through hands-on projects, rigorous academic standards, and a focus on critical thinking, SAGE Academy aims to prepare students for future careers in high-tech fields by fostering innovation and a deep curiosity about space and aeronautics.

Beyond its core academic mission, the academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating 21st-century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By partnering with local aerospace organizations and utilizing a project-based learning model, the school creates a bridge between classroom theory and real-world application. SAGE Academy serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the Antelope Valley, encouraging them to think like engineers and explorers as they navigate a challenging curriculum designed to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
802
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Demographic Student Count
White18
Hispanic612
Black155
Asian5
Two or More8
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    612 (76.3 %)
  • Black
    155 (19.3 %)
  • White
    18 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Palmdale Elementary
Phone: (661)537-6101
Website: http://www.palmdalesd.org/sg
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 635
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Grade 6 260
Grade 7 258
Grade 8 284

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 6260
Grade 7258
Grade 8284
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36845.9%
Male43454.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)