CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER SCHOOL SILVER LAKE

Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake 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 776 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 2 teachers, Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake has a student/teacher ratio of about 388:1. 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.

Citizens of the World Charter School (CWC) Silver Lake is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves a diverse student population in the heart of Los Angeles. As part of a larger network of charter schools, CWC Silver Lake is grounded in a commitment to socio-economic, cultural, and racial diversity. The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are not only prepared for future academic success but are also equipped to be empathetic, engaged citizens in a global society.

The school’s pedagogical model is project-based and inquiry-driven, encouraging students to think critically and solve real-world problems. By fostering a collaborative classroom environment, CWC Silver Lake seeks to create a community where students learn from one another’s unique perspectives and backgrounds. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parent partnership, viewing the educational process as a collective effort between teachers, families, and the surrounding Silver Lake neighborhood.

For more information, contact Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake at (323) 462-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.