- Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Palmdale Aerospace Academy (872:1 vs. 290.9:1).
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy (595 vs. 177).
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy (217 vs. 26).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmdale Aerospace Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy (595 vs. 177).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palmdale Aerospace Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy (217 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmdale Aerospace Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy (70 vs. 29).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Palmdale Aerospace Academy (872:1 vs. 290.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Palmdale Aerospace Academy
4 metrics were reported by Palmdale Aerospace Academy. Comparable data for Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
212
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
145
SAT/ACT participation
19
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
$18,529.85
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
$17,861.09
Local revenue share
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
6.1%
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
12.2%
State revenue share
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
84.1%
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
74.5%
Federal revenue share
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
9.8%
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
26.1%
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
24.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.