Synergy Kinetic Academy in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

481

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

481

Synergy Kinetic Academy: 481 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

24.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 439
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 20.9:1

What the reported data says about Synergy Kinetic Academy

Synergy Kinetic Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Synergy Kinetic Academy District. NCES reports 481 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, above the California median of 21:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.2%) and Black (0.6%). English learners represent 23.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Synergy Kinetic Academy

1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 23.5%
Students with disabilities: 11.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic99.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Synergy Kinetic Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	572	under 0.1 mi
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Jefferson Charter Middle District	06–08	427	0.3 mi
George Washington Carver Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	635	1 mi
Para Los Ninos Middle Middle · Charter · Para Los Ninos Middle District	06–08	305	1.4 mi
John Adams Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	676	1.4 mi
CDS Secondary Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	17	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Synergy Kinetic Academy

What grades does Synergy Kinetic Academy serve?

Synergy Kinetic Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Synergy Kinetic Academy District.

How many students attend Synergy Kinetic Academy?

Synergy Kinetic Academy reported 481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 439 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Synergy Kinetic Academy?

The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 481 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Synergy Kinetic Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Synergy Kinetic Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Synergy Kinetic Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Synergy Kinetic Academy in?

Synergy Kinetic Academy is part of Synergy Kinetic Academy District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Synergy Kinetic Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy (under 0.1 mi), Animo Jefferson Charter Middle (0.3 mi), George Washington Carver Middle (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.