Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy -3 (MSA-3) was founded in fall 2008 as a public charter school in Gardena. Two years later, MSA-3 moved to the current space collocating with Curtis Middle School under proposition 39.Currently MSA-3 is serving 462 students from grades 6 through 12 and celebrated its first graduation with a class of 13 students in 2014. 90% of MSA-3 students are qualified free and reduced lunch program. MSA recruits students on a first come first serve basis. MSA’s mission statement reflects a standards-based educational model that adheres to the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Mission
Magnolia Public Schools provides a college preparatory educational program emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art/ athletics and math (STEAM) in a safe environment that cultivates respect for self and others.

The Vision
Graduates of Magnolia Public Schools are scientific thinkers who contribute to the global community as socially responsible and educated members of society.

Core Values
Magnolia Public Schools has identified the following core values that are reinforced through their “Life Skills curriculum, expected student learning outcomes (SLO’s) and all school activities and academics.