AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS HIGH C RSPNSBL INDIGENOUS SOC ENTREPR

Augustus F. Hawkins High C Rspnsbl Indigenous Soc Entrepr is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 377 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 16 teachers, Augustus F. Hawkins High C Rspnsbl Indigenous Soc Entrepr 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.

Augustus F. Hawkins High School, specifically the **Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship (RSE) pathway**, is a specialized small learning community located in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school operates on a mission to integrate rigorous academics with real-world professional development. The "Social Entrepreneurship" focus is designed to empower students to identify community challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and socially conscious solutions, effectively turning the classroom into a training ground for future civic leaders and business innovators.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, fostering a culture of accountability and community responsibility. Because it is structured as a small school, it offers a more personalized environment compared to larger comprehensive campuses, allowing for stronger relationships between students, staff, and families. Through its curriculum, students are encouraged to develop skills in leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative project management, ensuring they are prepared not only for post-secondary education but also to make a tangible, positive impact within their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Augustus F. Hawkins High C Rspnsbl Indigenous Soc Entrepr at (323) 789-1282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.