E. LOS ANGELES RENAISS ACAD AT ESTEBAN E. TORRES HIGH #2

E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #2 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 392 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 20 teachers, E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy (ELARA), located on the Esteban E. Torres High School campus in Los Angeles, is a public school that operates under a commitment to personalized learning and community engagement. As part of a pilot school model within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the academy is designed to offer a smaller, more intimate learning environment that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and academic rigor. The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in urban planning and community development, encouraging students to view their local environment as a "living laboratory" where they can apply classroom concepts to solve real-world problems affecting their neighborhood.

Beyond its academic focus, the Renaissance Academy is known for its emphasis on social justice and civic responsibility. By integrating project-based learning with a college-preparatory focus, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for higher education while fostering leadership skills that empower them to become active contributors to the East Los Angeles community. Through its unique structure and specialized approach to urban education, ELARA strives to provide students with the critical thinking tools necessary to address complex societal issues and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #2 at (323) 265-6760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.