LINDA ESPERANZA MARQUEZ HIGH C SCHOOL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Huntington Park, CA with about 655 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 26 teachers, Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice 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.

Linda Esperanza Marquez High School—School of Social Justice (SSJ) is a specialized small learning community located in Huntington Park, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is built on a mission of academic excellence and civic engagement, focusing on empowering students to become advocates for equity and justice within their local and global communities. By integrating social justice themes into a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school aims to foster critical thinking, historical awareness, and a deep sense of social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the School of Social Justice emphasizes a supportive and inclusive campus culture designed to prepare students for higher education and professional leadership. The school encourages active student participation in community service and extracurricular activities that highlight human rights and social advocacy. Through its specific focus on these themes, SSJ provides a unique educational environment that challenges students to not only succeed academically but to also actively contribute to the betterment of society.

For more information, contact Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice at (323) 584-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.