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Public other school · Palmdale Aerospace Academy District

Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Grades KG–12 · Palmdale, CA · NCES 060194513029

Charter

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

2,259

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

90.16

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.1:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California other enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 572 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

2,259

Palmdale Aerospace Academy: 2,259 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83th percentile

25.1:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Palmdale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Palmdale Aerospace Academy District. NCES reports 2,259 students for 2024–25.

Among 572 other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 221 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.1:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.6%) and Black (6.2%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Palmdale Aerospace Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 25.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
14.7%
Students with disabilities
9.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
72.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
8
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White4.6%
  • Hispanic83.6%
  • Black6.2%
  • Asian3.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial1.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

16 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.