Balboa Elementary Gifted/ Highly Gifted/ High Ability Magnet Home

Welcome Balboa Scholars and Families!
 
We are excited to announce our school tours for the 2026/27 SY. Reserve your spot!

News & Announcements

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We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

Calendar

Oct 31

Halloween Parade

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Nov 6

Balboa Magnet Prospective Parent Tour

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Library

Nov 27

Dec 25

Recognitions

  • A California Distinguished School
  • California Department of Education, Gold Ribbon Schools
  • US Department of Education, National Blue Ribbon School
  • Magnet School of America Excellence 2025
  • Magnet School of America Distinction 2024
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About Us

Welcome to Balboa Gifted Magnet. We look forward to serving you the best program so that your scholar will thrive academically, emotionally, and socially!
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Our Mission

The mission of Balboa Gifted Magnet is to provide an academic program that is specifically designed to engage and challenge students who are intellectually gifted and/or high achieving, enabling them to meet and exceed California's Common Core Standards.