About eSTEM

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OUR PROGRAM

The Eastvale STEM Academy (eSTEM) is located at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) in the city of Eastvale, California. eSTEM is a school-within-a-school model serving approximately 800 students in grades 9 through 12. Our innovative four-year program provides students with a supportive community in which to explore a rigorous, inquiry-driven STEM education designed to prepare them for college and career opportunities in a rapidly evolving world. Graduates leave eSTEM prepared to pursue in-demand STEM career pathways and competitive college programs.

Students select one of three specialized pathways – Medical, Engineering, or Computer Science – where they participate in modern, industry-standard laboratory environments through our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. These courses provide both technical expertise and occupational skill development. Upon pathway completion, students may earn industry-recognized certifications, and may participate and compete in Career Technical Organizations (CTSO) related to their pathway.

eSTEM is grounded in three founding principles: Access, Collaboration, and Partnership. We believe opportunities should be available to all students who are curious about exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and being a part of a supportive learning community. Admission is determined by lottery. During the admission process, students are required to show interest and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. This process ensures access without competitive selection. Additionally, many of our signature components – including Science Fair, CTE courses, and student organizations – are open to all ERHS students, extending STEM opportunities beyond the academy itself.

Collaboration is embedded at every level: among students and families, across staff, and through partnerships with district leaders, industry professionals, and higher education institutions. Students are encouraged to participate in athletics, band, and organizations such as HOSA, SkillsUSA, Girls Who Code, Maker Club, and Robotics Club to further develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. Families have the opportunity to participate in eSTEM Advisory Committee, Booster Club, EXPO, and student panels.

Students are able to apply their learning within the broader community, programs, internships, and communicating with industry professionals. Through strategic partnerships, students have access to dual enrollment opportunities through Norco College, guest speakers, industry mentorship, field experiences, and enrichment programs that connect classroom learning to real-world application.

Throughout their coursework, students engage in hands-on, project-based learning experiences that develop advanced critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. These experiences are grounded in inquiry and applied research. Through structured mentoring, students complete Science and Engineering Research Projects (SERP), working in teams to investigate authentic real-world challenges and apply structured research and design processes to generate meaningful, evidence-based solutions. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates innovation and academic rigor across content areas.