Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
3300 E Palmdale Blvd,  Palmdale, CA
4.1
4.4
2,309 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Laura Herman
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
39.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.8%
Hispanic
83.6%
Black
6.2%
White
4.6%
Filipino
1.8%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 221 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 199 Students
University of California - San Diego 156 Students
University of California - Irvine 149 Students
University of California - Berkeley 147 Students
University of Southern California 119 Students
Antelope Valley College 112 Students
University of California - Davis 97 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 95 Students
Cal Poly 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Mechanical Engineering 60 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Biology 49 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Aerospace Engineering 45 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students
Civil Engineering 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 87 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
9/6/2025
It's a very nice school, though i do think there could be more added, and the teachers should be more involved in actually trying to teach their students instead of just handing work and making them watch videos to learn.
4.0 Senior
5/30/2025
I enjoyed my experience at the Palmdale Aerospace Academy. Due to all of the classes I was taking and the one on one ratio with teachers, I was able to enjoy all four years of my high school with ease and fun. I would have wished for more sports and extra curricular activities so that I would be more present in my schools environment.
4.0 Alum
10/14/2024
During my time at the Palmdale Aerospace Academy of which I was at from 7th grade, graduating in 2022 I had a great experience. I never had issues with any of my instructors and felt like I could ask questions whenever I needed. On top of that, I was a part of the Boys soccer team for my 4 years in high school, one of the best teams in the Antelope Valley.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/3/2024
This review is for the elementary school that was built in 2019. My eldest child has been attending this school since transitional kindergarten (TK). She was picked through their lottery. She has built her confidence and education with this school with great teachers who care. The curriculum is adva...
5.0 parent
8/31/2019
A+ love it! Very happy about it
2.0 parent
5/29/2019
6th grade does not have honors classes. For the first time my child's state testing scores went down, because the proper material was not taught. Up until my child went to this school, my child was in a GATE program and had a 4.0 gpa. I question how good the teachers are.
5.0 parent
1/28/2019
Excellwnt experiwnce at this school. My kids absolutely LOVE going to school every day. They are learning not only applicable academics for the workplace, but applicable behaviors, teamwork, and etiquette as well. This is a top notch campus with state of the art facilities snd a teaching staff that...

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Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 3300 E Palmdale Blvd in Palmdale, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Palmdale Aerospace Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $474,615. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmdale Academy Charter, iLEAD Hybrid, iLead Agua Dulce, and more. Learn more about what Palmdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmdale Aerospace Academy.

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