BARACK OBAMA CHARTER

Barack Obama Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Barack Obama Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barack Obama Charter School (BOCS), located in the Willowbrook/South Los Angeles area, is a public charter elementary school serving students in grades TK–5. The school is built on a mission to provide a rigorous, standards-based academic program that emphasizes character development and critical thinking. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to holistic education, integrating technology and data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond core academics, Barack Obama Charter places a strong focus on building a cohesive community, often encouraging parent involvement and emphasizing values such as responsibility and leadership. By maintaining a smaller school environment, the institution works to ensure that students receive personalized attention, helping them cultivate both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional well-being.

For more information, contact Barack Obama Charter at (323) 566-1965 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.