The Science Academy STEM Magnet in N. Hollywood, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

The Science Academy STEM Magnet is an urban public school in N. Hollywood, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 513 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 73.3:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

513 Students

7 Teachers

5525 Vineland Ave

N. Hollywood, CA 91601 View local requests

http://www.thesciencemagnet.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

The Science Academy STEM Magnet Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Castano

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The Science Academy STEM Magnet Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

The Science Academy STEM Magnet Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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