South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts

2060 W. 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732

www.lausd.net/SouthShores

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts Magnet is a specialized K-5 school located in San Pedro, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is distinguished by its unique partnership with California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), which integrates an arts-enriched curriculum into the standard academic framework. This collaboration allows the school to emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression alongside core subjects like math, science, and language arts.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a well-rounded education where students explore various disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. By fostering a learning environment that encourages self-expression and cultural appreciation, South Shores aims to prepare students for future success through both academic rigor and creative engagement. As a magnet program, it serves as a popular choice for families in the San Pedro area seeking a specialized educational experience that nurtures talent and promotes a holistic approach to student development.

439

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)832-6596
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/SouthShores
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)