LA TIJERA K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy of Excellence is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Inglewood Unified school district, located in Inglewood, CA with about 696 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy of Excellence, located in Inglewood, California, serves as a public charter school dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Inglewood Unified School District, the academy focuses on cultivating a rigorous learning environment that prioritizes student achievement and personal growth. The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic demands of high school and beyond, fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, La Tijera K-8 aims to create a supportive school climate where students are encouraged to develop both intellectually and socially. The academy utilizes its charter status to implement specialized programs and instructional strategies that address the diverse needs of its student body. By bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education, the institution strives to provide a stable, consistent, and forward-thinking educational foundation for families in the Inglewood community.

For more information, contact La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy of Excellence at (310) 680-5260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.