Academy for Enriched Sciences

Academy for Enriched Sciences provides education in the neighborhood of
Encino.

Academy for Enriched Sciences

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

17551 Miranda St, Encino, CA

Los Angeles Unified School District

290 Students

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The Academy for Enriched Sciences, a public magnet elementary school in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California serves approximately 285 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Principal Amy Petry currently leads the student body at The Academy for Enriched Sciences where the impressive campus includes basketball courts, handball courts, a playground, a school garden, and a science lab. As a science magnet school, The Academy for Enriched Sciences’ curriculum is built around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This curriculum is known as STEAM, Curriculum at The Academy for Enriched Sciences is also project based, encouraging group learning that emphasizes collaboration. While academics are clearly very important at The Academy for Enriched Sciences, the school also puts a great deal of emphasis on emotional learning. Through Social and Emotional Learning, known in California Schools as SEL, students are given the tools to express themselves, navigate social situations, and build relationships effectively. Outside of school hours, The Academy for Enriched Sciences offers enrichment opportunities Monday through Friday, including cooking classes, game design lessons, a jewelry making workshop, and flag football. On top of after school enrichment opportunities, The Academy for Enriched Sciences also hosts social nights for students such as a Dads of Great Students Pizza Night. While science is certainly paramount at The Academy for Enriched Sciences, students will also be encouraged to discover their passion and cultivate well-rounded interests for the future.

School Details

Head of School
Renee Christian-cofield

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
81%

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Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

81%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 13	Full Time Teachers 13
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.1%

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Male 53.6%	Female 46.4%
White 31.6%	Hispanic 29.9%
Asian 15.1%	Two or more races 9.6%
Filipino 3.8%	Black 3.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/19/2025

I have 2 kids that have attended since kindergarten. The school is small and all staff appear to know all students and seem to be able to hone in on how to manage different personalities. The PTA is active and so are many parents, resulting in great additional programs for our kids. The principal, M...

5.0 parent

4/11/2025

This school is fantastic. The Principal is incredible. The work the children do is challenging but not overwhelming. The parents are extremely involved and our teacher has been really focused on the figuring out each child’s individual talents and nurturing them. My child has a renewed interest in s...

5.0 parent

1/24/2025

We absolutely love this school! The principal is truly exceptional, leading with kindness, dedication, and a genuine passion for the students' success. She’s unmatched. The teachers are amazing. They care so deeply about every child and go above and beyond to make sure each student feels supported a...

5.0 parent

8/5/2023

We lucked out getting our girls into this incredible school. Our first daughter has THRIVED here academically. Socially they have helped so much as well. 10/10 . My only wish was that after school enrichment was free, but that’s a pipe dream. No one has that.

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Academy for Enriched Sciences is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Encino, CA, in the Encino neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Academy for Enriched Sciences has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,923,076. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, and more. Learn more about what Encino has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy for Enriched Sciences.

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