Sycamore Magnet Academy

About Sycamore Magnet Academy

Sycamore Magnet Academy is an innovative public magnet school located in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students in grades 6-12. Sycamore Magnet Academy’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages and supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
Sycamore Magnet Academy offers a variety of core academic classes, including math, science, history, and English. In addition, the school offers a variety of electives, such as art, music, drama, and foreign language. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and volunteer opportunities.
Sycamore Magnet Academy is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and strives to create a school culture that is welcoming and supportive of all students. The school also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in college and beyond.

Address:	1402 Sycamore Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Phone:	(714) 730-7360
Site:	tustin.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	1,323 students

Overview Sycamore Magnet Academy

Sycamore Magnet Academy serves 1,323 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sycamore Magnet Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sycamore Magnet Academy

Sycamore Magnet Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sycamore Magnet Academy is 0.17, 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.