The Palmdale Aerospace Academy

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy prepares students for college and a wide variety of careers in the science and engineering fields, at the same time providing a homegrown workforce for a wide variety of local high tech firms.

Through an innovative combination of programs designed to boost life skills as well as academic success, we promise our students and our community that every student who graduates will leave here with a clear college and/or career master plan.

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy prepares its graduates for college and careers in the 21st century, aligned with workforce needs in the local area and beyond. The educational program emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills and views academics through the lens of aerospace.

Challenging projects, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning engage student interest to maximize learning potential. The Palmdale Aerospace Academy will thrive through the partnership with aerospace industry employers, the City of Palmdale, the Palmdale School District and others who help develop an innovative, relevant educational option.