EXECUTIVE PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF FINANCE

Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Gardena, CA with about 203 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 12 teachers, Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance (EPAF) is a public charter school located in Gardena, California, dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education with a specialized focus on financial literacy and business leadership. Serving a diverse student population, the academy emphasizes the development of academic excellence, critical thinking, and character, aiming to equip its students with the essential tools needed to navigate and succeed in both higher education and the modern global economy.

The school distinguishes itself through a unique curriculum that integrates financial education into core academic subjects, ensuring that students gain practical knowledge in areas such as budgeting, investing, and entrepreneurship alongside their standard coursework. By fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment, Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance strives to prepare its graduates not only to be high-achieving scholars but also to be financially responsible, professional, and civic-minded individuals ready to lead in their future careers.

For more information, contact Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance at (323) 756-1426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249-4534
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EXECUTIVE PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF FINANCE is a public Title I Charter school in Gardena, CA with about 203 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
203
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 203 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EXECUTIVE PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF FINANCE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
0.5%

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.