JARVIS CAMP

Jarvis 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 49 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 2 teachers, Jarvis Camp has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Jarvis Camp, located at 5300 W. Ave. L in Lancaster, California, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). It functions primarily as a court-affiliated school designed to provide continuous academic instruction for youth who are currently placed within the juvenile justice system. The school is integrated into the operational framework of the nearby juvenile detention facilities, ensuring that students—regardless of their legal circumstances—maintain access to state-mandated curriculum and educational progress.

The academic environment at Jarvis Camp focuses on credit recovery, high school diploma attainment, and the development of essential life and vocational skills. Because the student population is often transient and faces unique behavioral and emotional challenges, the teaching staff utilizes a structured, individualized approach to instruction. By providing a stable classroom setting, the school aims to minimize educational disruption and prepare students for a successful transition back to their home districts or into post-secondary opportunities upon their release.

For more information, contact Jarvis 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.