About
Math Academy offers a middle school program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and a high school program for 9th through 12th grade students. The middle school program is on site during normal school hours in place of grade-level math classes, and the high school program is on site during normal school hours. The high school program includes undergraduate-level pure and applied mathematics and a focus on individual research projects.
Programs
- Math Academy middle school program — 6th, 7th & 8th grade; identified as aimed at middle-school and high-school students · On site during normal school hours in place of grade-level math classes
- Math Academy high school program — 9th through 12th grade · On site during normal school hours · Undergraduate-level pure and applied mathematics with a particular focus on individual research projects. Classes are UC-approved sequenced courses.
At a glance
- Ages: 10–18 years old
About the provider
Math Academy began as a 2013-2014 effort when Jason and Sandy Roberts coached a 4th-grade Math Field Day team at McKinley School, then expanded into a pull-out enrichment class the following year. The 2016-2017 academic year saw the kickoff of the Math Academy pilot, and the site describes the program as now being a mainstay within PUSD. Math Academy classes are University of California-approved sequenced courses, and the middle school and high school courses have been approved by the PUSD Board as sequenced courses and by the University of California as satisfying a-g requirements.
- Math Academy Online — Standalone online platform mentioned on the site.
What families say
“Math Academy is hands-down Sophia's favorite class in Middle School. Her teacher is fantastic with his students. She is very proud of the advanced work she is doing. We are so pleased and appreciative that this opportunity has been offered to her.” — Jennifer Gutierrez
“I have been thoroughly impressed with the instruction provided by the program and astounded by my son’s ability to master such advanced material. The teaching methods are very engaging, and as a result Math Academy is my son’s favorite class.” — David G. Wortham, M.D., MBA
“Our son Apor was fortunate enough to be taken into the program. His teacher Dr. Maharaj is a highly trained mathematician but also an excellent pedagog who made math very enjoyable to our son. Within a few weeks Math Academy became our son's most exciting subject. The fast paced, dynamical approach challenged him and made him excited at the same time.” — Sandor Volkan-Kacso, PhD California Inst. of Technology
Last updated October 7, 2026.
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