Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies

22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

www.wheces.org/

Charter School 679 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (WHECES) is a highly regarded public charter school located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school operates under a charter model, which provides it with greater autonomy in its curriculum and operations. Known for its strong academic foundation and community-oriented atmosphere, the school emphasizes a comprehensive education that balances traditional core subjects with enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and creativity.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on parent involvement and its diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. By integrating enriched studies into its daily curriculum, Woodland Hills Elementary aims to challenge students intellectually while maintaining a nurturing environment. Its status as an affiliated charter school allows it to maintain the standards of the district while implementing specialized educational strategies, making it a popular choice for families within the local community seeking a robust and supportive elementary school experience.

679

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)347-9220
Website:	http://www.wheces.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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