Academy for Enriched Sciences

Academy for Enriched Sciences

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
17551 Miranda St,  Encino, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.8
290 Students
A-
Niche Grade
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
23:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
48.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
17.5%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
34.8%
Hispanic
30.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.9%
Two or more races
13.4%
Black
4.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 20 Reviews
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.
5.0 other
6/5/2023
Academy for Enriched Sciences is the gem of the valley! Being a magnet school, AES is a school with diversity, and celebrating different cultures is a priority here. This school is smaller than most public schools, so it is easy for students to know each other and look out for each other. The admini...
5.0 other
6/5/2023
Academy for Enriched Sciences is the gem of the valley! Being a magnet school, AES is a school with diversity, and celebrating different cultures is a priority here. This school is smaller than most public schools, so it is easy for students to know each other and look out for each other. The admini...

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