| The Palmdale Aerospace Academy | |
|---|---|
3300 E Palmdale Blvd, CA 93550 Palmdale , California | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Motto | Design, Create and Explore |
| Established | 2012 |
| Principal | Timothy Lankford |
| Grades | k-12 (2020-2022) |
| Enrollment | 1620 (apprx.) |
| Color(s) | Orange and Grey |
| Mascot | Griffin |
| Newspaper | Griffin Gazette |
| Website | www.tpaa.org |
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy (TPAA) is located in Palmdale, California. The charter school opened to 540 students from grades seventh through ninth on September 5, 2012 and is now open for grades K-12.
TPAA has partnered with aerospace industry employers, the City of Palmdale, the Palmdale School District and others for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education that involves collaborative learning for college preparation. [1]