Mariposa School of Global Education

www.mariposaglobal.org

342 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Mariposa School of Global Education, located in Agoura, California, is a specialized public K–8 school within the Las Virgenes Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its unique educational philosophy, which emphasizes global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and a multidisciplinary approach to learning. By integrating a strong academic core with experiential learning, the school aims to cultivate students who are not only proficient in traditional subjects but also socially responsible and culturally aware individuals.

The school is particularly noted for its community-centric environment and its "global" focus, which encourages students to understand their role within the broader world. The curriculum often incorporates project-based learning and hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Because it operates as a school of choice, it attracts families who are looking for an educational experience that prioritizes personal growth, character development, and a connection to both the local and international community.

342

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariposa School of Global Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	49
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	42

White
242 (70.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.3 %)
Two or More
42 (12.3 %)
Asian
8 (2.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Las Virgenes Unified
Phone:	(818)707-7144
Website:	http://www.mariposaglobal.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 21