OCEAN CHARTER

Ocean Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 504 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 20 teachers, Ocean Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Ocean Charter School (OCS), located in the Del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of Waldorf education, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academics with the arts, movement, and a strong focus on social-emotional development. By blending traditional curriculum requirements with Waldorf-inspired pedagogical techniques, OCS aims to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body.

The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, tight-knit community and maintaining a connection to the natural world. Their educational philosophy prioritizes experiential learning, often utilizing the outdoors and hands-on projects to bring concepts to life. With an emphasis on developing the "whole child," Ocean Charter strives to prepare students to be responsible, engaged citizens while maintaining a curriculum that balances intellectual growth with character building and artistic expression.

For more information, contact Ocean Charter at (310) 827-5511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.