Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
18238 Sherman Way,  Reseda, CA
3.8
4.2
742 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mustafa Sahin
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
11.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
717:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
89.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
White
3%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#239 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

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 112 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 108 Students
University of California - Irvine 80 Students
University of California - Berkeley 53 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 48 Students
University of Southern California 42 Students
University of California - Davis 41 Students
Pierce College - Los Angeles 40 Students
University of California - San Diego 37 Students
California State University - Long Beach 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 31 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Business 22 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Finance 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students
Economics 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 49 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/7/2024
The best part of my experience at Magnolia Science Academy 1 would probably be the teachers or staff members that would make me feel comfortable. Throughout the 3 going to 4 years being in this school I have met different teachers and staff members and each of my experience with them was different but most were helpful and memorable. The worst part of my experience would be the students and the way the staff or teachers handled them. Some students are just straight out disrespectful and cause a lot of commotion for the teacher for no reason. The teacher usually just calls staffs and they don't really don't do anything. I think teachers that go through this are also unappreciated especially since they have to go through stressful things like this. Something I would change would be better disciplinary when coming across students like these.
4.0 Senior
9/13/2024
The experience at MSA is different than a lot of other bigger schools. It is a lot smaller than other schools near by which is good and bad. It is good because you know everybody and that is good to do your work. But sometimes it's not good because it is so small the events and other things don't feel the same because you don't have like football games to go too. Or other big events like that. I would like to see changed is the food.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best part about my experience at MSA1 is the small amount of students in each grade and the college counselors that are able to help each student individually. The worst part about my experience at MSA1 is the lack of AP classes provided for the students. I would like to see more AP classes added for future students to take.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 34 Reviews
1.0 teacher
9/25/2025
I am writing this as a substitute teacher and I would like to say that this school lacks proper control of students and classrooms. Students get reported for terrible behaviors and nothing gets done. Educators are constantly disrespected and berated and students who are willing and capable of learni...
2.0 parent
8/9/2021
I am very disappointed with how the new administration has handled things so far, beginning with the student orientation that happened today. The meeting was planned to start at 3 PM, however I waited for nearly an hour until they let us in at 3:55. This was only the beginning of the issues as once...
5.0 parent
2/27/2021
I would definitely recommend magnolia 1 to everyone, but especially if your child has an IEP! They work with you and your child to make sure they have all the help and resources at their disposal in order to succeed! My oldest kid graduated 2020 and is attending college , the school works with their...
1.0 parent
3/7/2019
Mi experiencia no ha sido agradable, algunos maestros no les gusta trabajar con los papas.

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Magnolia Science Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 18238 Sherman Way in Reseda, in the Reseda neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 742 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Magnolia Science Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1160. The average home value in this area is $841,404. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reseda High School, High Tech Los Angeles, Magnolia Science Academy 2, and more. Learn more about what Reseda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Magnolia Science Academy.

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