PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY AT DIEGO RIVERA LEARNING COMPLEX

Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 511 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 20 teachers, Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 Performing Arts Community (PAC) is one of the specialized small schools housed within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is designed to offer a unique academic environment that integrates a rigorous core curriculum with a focused emphasis on the arts. By centering its identity on performance, the school aims to engage students through creative expression, allowing them to explore disciplines such as theater, dance, music, or visual arts while fulfilling their graduation requirements.

Beyond its artistic programming, PAC operates with the goal of preparing students for both post-secondary education and professional pathways in the creative industries. The school fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere—common in the "small school" model—which allows for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between teachers and students. Located within the larger Diego Rivera campus, students benefit from a shared community spirit while maintaining a distinct identity dedicated to cultivating the next generation of performers, creators, and well-rounded citizens.

For more information, contact Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex at (323) 846-2136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.