LASHON ACADEMY

Lashon Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Van Nuys, CA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Lashon Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Lashon Academy, located in Van Nuys, California, is a unique tuition-free public charter school that distinguishes itself through its focus on language immersion and cultural education. The school serves students in grades TK–8 and is notable for being the first Hebrew-immersion public school in the United States. Its mission is centered on fostering academic excellence while promoting global citizenship, utilizing a dual-language model that integrates Hebrew language instruction into a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.

Beyond its academic focus, Lashon Academy emphasizes a strong sense of community and the development of character-driven leadership. The school’s pedagogical approach encourages students to become bilingual and biliterate, aiming to broaden their perspectives and enhance their critical thinking skills. By blending traditional core subjects with immersive language acquisition, the school provides a multicultural learning environment designed to prepare its students for success in a diverse and interconnected world.

For more information, contact Lashon Academy at (818) 514-4566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.