Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
802 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic | 612 |
| Black | 155 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic612 (76.3 %)
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Black155 (19.3 %)
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White18 (2.2 %)
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Two or More8 (1.0 %)
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Asian5 (0.6 %)
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American Indian3 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 260 |
| Grade 7 | 258 |
| Grade 8 | 284 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 368 | 45.9% |
| Male | 434 | 54.1% |
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