COMMUNICATION AND TECH AT DIEGO RIVERA LRNG COMPLEX

Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng 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 537 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, Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 of Communication and Technology (CAT) is one of the specialized small learning communities 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 provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while emphasizing the integration of digital media, broadcasting, and technical skills into the classroom experience. By focusing on the intersection of communication and emerging technologies, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce, offering a curriculum that encourages both creative expression and technical proficiency.

The school operates within a collaborative environment that leverages the resources of the larger Diego Rivera Learning Complex, which was built to serve the local community with modern facilities and shared amenities. CAT promotes a culture of college and career readiness, often utilizing project-based learning to ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Through its focus on digital literacy and communication, the school strives to empower its students to become effective storytellers and innovators, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in professional fields related to media, journalism, technology, and beyond.

For more information, contact Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex at (323) 846-2118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.