ALLIANCE SUSAN AND ERIC SMIDT TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 540 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 28 teachers, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High 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.

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High (Smidt Tech) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools network, the institution is specifically designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. The school emphasizes a curriculum that integrates academic excellence with technology, aiming to equip students with the digital literacy and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a modern, globalized workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive culture, which focuses on small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure every student remains on a trajectory toward graduation and higher education. Smidt Tech distinguishes itself through its commitment to "Preparing Scholars for College, Career, and Life," fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular participation, leadership development, and community engagement. By combining high academic expectations with a strong network of support services, the school consistently strives to close the achievement gap and prepare its diverse student body for competitive university programs.

For more information, contact Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High at (323) 352-3206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.