MCNAIR CAMP

McNair Camp is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 39 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 3 teachers, McNair Camp has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

**McNair Camp**, located at 5300 W. Avenue L in Lancaster, California, is a specialized educational and rehabilitative facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Rather than a traditional academic campus, it functions as a juvenile detention and residential camp designed for youth who have been placed under the supervision of the juvenile justice system. The facility aims to provide a structured environment that combines custody with core educational services to ensure that residents continue their schooling while addressing the behavioral or legal factors that led to their placement.

The educational component of McNair Camp is integrated into the facility's daily operational schedule, prioritizing core curriculum requirements, credit recovery, and the development of life skills. Because the population is transitional, the school focuses on stabilizing students' academic progress, offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs. Ultimately, the site serves as a vital component of the county’s efforts to balance rehabilitative support with public safety, aiming to prepare youth for a successful return to their local schools and communities.

For more information, contact McNair Camp at (661) 723-1155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.