The Palmdale Aerospace Academy is located in Palmdale, California. The charter school opened to 540 students from grades seventh through ninth on September 5, 2012 and is now open for grades K-12.
Serving 2,259 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Palmdale Aerospace Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmdale Aerospace Academy's student population of 2,259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Grey, Orange
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Palmdale Aerospace Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmdale Aerospace Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5982 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy's ranking?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy is ranked #5982 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palmdale Aerospace Academy often compared to?
Palmdale Aerospace Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale Learning Plaza, Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
The graduation rate of Palmdale Aerospace Academy is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
2,259 students attend Palmdale Aerospace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Palmdale Aerospace Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palmdale Aerospace Academy offer ?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Palmdale Aerospace Academy part of?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy is part of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District.
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