LINDA ESPERANZA MARQUEZ HIGH B LIBRA ACADEMY

Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Huntington Park, CA with about 685 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 25 teachers, Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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—LIBRA Academy, located in Huntington Park, California, is one of several small, specialized learning communities housed within the larger Marquez High School campus. The academy is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and focuses on providing a personalized educational environment designed to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community. By utilizing a smaller school model, LIBRA Academy aims to enhance student engagement and academic accountability, ensuring that learners receive more individualized attention than might be found in a traditional, large comprehensive high school.

The academic culture at LIBRA Academy is rooted in the broader mission of the Marquez campus, which emphasizes college and career readiness through a rigorous curriculum. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community in Huntington Park, and it is dedicated to addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its students by providing robust support systems. Through a combination of core academic instruction and a focus on building a supportive school spirit, LIBRA Academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce, all while maintaining a tight-knit campus atmosphere.

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