PublicMagnetGrades 6-8
Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet Academy
36555 Sunny Lane, Palmdale, CA 93550-1019(661) 285-5866
Total Students948
Student/Teacher21.51:1
Math Prof.10%
Reading Prof.30.53%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolYes
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyLos Angeles
School DistrictPalmdale Elementary School District
Principal / AdminAlusine Conteh(661) 285-5866
Founded2004
Free/Reduced Lunch89.66% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White3.8%
Hispanic79.5%
Black13.2%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Two Or More1.6%
Gender Distribution
50.1%
49.9%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 6253
Grade 7328
Grade 8367
Academy Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet Academy
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservanceJul 3
First Day of the School YearAug 10
Elementary and K-8 Minimum DayAug 20
Middle School Minimum DayAug 27
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Parent Conference - No Student DayOct 9
Great California ShakeOut EventOct 15
Veteran's Day ObservanceNov 11
Thanksgiving Week RecessNov 23
Student Minimum DayDec 11
Last Day of First SemesterDec 18
End of First Grading PeriodDec 18
Winter Break BeginsDec 21
Winter Break EndsJan 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 18
Lincoln's Day Floating HolidayFeb 12
President's DayFeb 15
Parent Conference - No Student DayMar 19
Spring Break RecessMar 22
Non-Student DayMar 29
Student Minimum DayMay 21
Memorial Day ObservanceMay 31
Last Day of SchoolJun 3
End of Second Grading PeriodJun 3
Juneteenth ObservanceJun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
2026-2027Community Reviews
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