PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNITY AT DIEGO RIVERA LEARNING COMPLEX

Public Service 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 553 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 24 teachers, Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 **Public Service Community School (PSC)**, located within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles, is a specialized public high school dedicated to preparing students for careers in civic engagement, law, and public service. As part of a larger multi-school complex, PSC emphasizes a curriculum that bridges traditional academics with real-world applications, focusing on social justice, community leadership, and ethical decision-making. The school aims to empower its diverse student body to become active, informed citizens who are equipped to advocate for their communities and pursue higher education in related professional fields.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its collaborative culture and strong emphasis on mentorship. By leveraging the resources of the Diego Rivera Learning Complex, students at PSC have access to a variety of extracurricular programs and specialized training pathways designed to foster professional skills early on. With a mission rooted in the belief that education is a tool for societal improvement, Public Service Community School strives to create a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically about the systemic issues affecting their local environment and the broader world.

For more information, contact Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex at (323) 846-2128 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.