CRETE ACADEMY

Crete Academy 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 124 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 6 teachers, Crete Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Crete Academy is a tuition-free, independent charter school located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is uniquely mission-driven, focusing specifically on providing high-quality education to children experiencing homelessness or housing instability. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with comprehensive wrap-around social services, Crete Academy aims to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that its students—many of whom have faced significant trauma—have the stability and support necessary to thrive in a classroom environment.

The school’s model is built on a "whole-child" approach that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academics. Because the student population often deals with the external stressors of housing insecurity, Crete Academy provides essential resources such as nutritious meals, counseling, and specialized outreach programs designed to meet the immediate needs of families. By fostering a safe, community-oriented campus culture, the school seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the long-term tools, confidence, and educational foundation required to succeed in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Crete Academy at (323) 791-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.