BELMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Belmont Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 973 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Belmont Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Belmont Senior High School, located in the Westlake district of Los Angeles, is a historic institution that has served the local community for over a century. Operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is known for its dense urban setting and its commitment to providing comprehensive secondary education to a diverse, predominantly Hispanic student body. The campus has undergone significant transformations over the years, including major renovations and the transition of the site into an educational complex that includes multiple specialized academies to better serve the needs of its students.

Academically, Belmont offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, sports teams, and college-preparation resources. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school focuses on overcoming the challenges often associated with inner-city education by providing pathways for academic achievement and vocational training. While the school has faced various institutional changes—including the restructuring of the campus into smaller learning communities—it remains a pivotal landmark in the Los Angeles educational landscape, dedicated to fostering student growth and community engagement.

For more information, contact Belmont Senior High at (213) 241-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.