CONTRERAS LEARNING CENTER-ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY

Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 451 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 21 teachers, Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

The **Contreras Learning Center - Academic Leadership Community (ALC)** is a specialized pilot school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As part of the larger Miguel Contreras Learning Complex, the ALC focuses on cultivating student achievement through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. The school emphasizes the development of leadership skills, civic responsibility, and academic excellence, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of higher education and professional careers.

A hallmark of the Academic Leadership Community is its commitment to creating a personalized learning environment within the larger urban school setting. The school utilizes a small-learning-community model to foster strong relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that students receive targeted support and mentorship. By integrating community-based projects, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social justice, the ALC strives to empower its students to become proactive, informed, and engaged leaders within their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community at (213) 240-3815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.