SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES

School for the Visual Arts and Humanities is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 421 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 23 teachers, School for the Visual Arts and Humanities has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 School for the Visual Arts and Humanities (SVAH), located in the Koreatown/Pico-Union area of Los Angeles, is a specialized pilot school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The institution is designed for students who have a strong passion for creative expression, offering an academic environment that integrates rigorous core curriculum with a heavy emphasis on the fine arts, performing arts, and humanities. By fostering a culture of artistic inquiry, the school aims to prepare students for both higher education and professional pathways in creative industries.

The school’s mission centers on the belief that a high-quality education is enriched by critical thinking and cultural awareness, which are nurtured through artistic disciplines. Because it operates as a pilot school, SVAH maintains a degree of autonomy that allows for smaller class sizes, a personalized approach to instruction, and a tight-knit community feel. By combining traditional academic standards with hands-on artistic projects, the school strives to develop well-rounded, socially conscious graduates who are capable of navigating and influencing a diverse, modern society.

For more information, contact School for the Visual Arts and Humanities at (213) 480-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.