EQUITAS ACADEMY #3 CHARTER

Equitas Academy #3 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 272 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 10 teachers, Equitas Academy #3 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.

Equitas Academy #3 is a public charter school located in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades TK–4. It is part of the Equitas Academy network, a cluster of schools founded on the core belief that every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The school maintains a structured, high-expectations environment centered on its "Scholars" culture, which emphasizes character development, academic rigor, and a commitment to university readiness from an early age.

The school’s instructional philosophy is deeply rooted in closing the achievement gap for students in historically underserved communities. By focusing on small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a college-bound mission, Equitas Academy #3 works to ensure that students not only achieve grade-level proficiency but also develop the leadership skills and personal agency needed to thrive in higher education. The school actively partners with families to foster a supportive community, reinforcing their mission to create a "college-for-certain" path for every student who walks through their doors.

For more information, contact Equitas Academy #3 Charter at (213) 748-6281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.