Welcome to San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet!
San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet, located on the campus of San Jose Street Elementary in Mission Hills, gives children of extraordinary intelligence an opportunity to learn, grow and develop to their maximum potential. The Highly Gifted Magnet schools in Los Angeles are one of the few programs in the US designed for children with IQ of 145+. These students have unique intellectual, social and emotional needs not addressed in regular “gifted” classrooms. San Jose HG Magnet brings together specialized teachers, challenging curriculum and compatible peers to ensure a meaningful education in a supportive environment.
-Catherine Estrada, Principal
For current San Jose Street and Highly Gifted Magnet announcements, please visit
LATE e-choices application for the 2022-23 school year is open
In order to be eligible for our program, students must have scored 99.5-99.9 on the intellectual assessment.
Contact Olivia Diaz, the magnet coordinator, at omc6794@lausd.net or call (818) 365-3218 for more information.
Current LAUSD students who exhibit gifted characteristics may be recommended by a parent, teacher, or other staff member for assessment. Speak to the child's teacher or GATE Coordinator at your child's school regarding the referral process.
To be eligible for the SJHGM program, which starts in second grade, a student must be identified as highly gifted with a score of 99.9 on the intellectual test, or score 99.5-99.8 to be considered Highly Gifted applicable.
We are proud that San Jose Street Elementary and Highly Gifted Magnet was designated a California Distinguished School as well as a High Achieving Magnet!
Enrollment Capacity for 2022-23 School Year
82 Students (grade 2-5)
Capacity Numbers per Grade
2/3 Split Class=24
4th Grade=29
5th Grade=29
Click here to visit the resident school website for school-wide calendar of events and general school information.
