Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

The Performing Arts Community (PAC) is one of the specialized small schools housed within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is designed to offer a unique academic environment that integrates a rigorous core curriculum with a focused emphasis on the arts. By centering its identity on performance, the school aims to engage students through creative expression, allowing them to explore disciplines such as theater, dance, music, or visual arts while fulfilling their graduation requirements.

Beyond its artistic programming, PAC operates with the goal of preparing students for both post-secondary education and professional pathways in the creative industries. The school fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere—common in the "small school" model—which allows for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between teachers and students. Located within the larger Diego Rivera campus, students benefit from a shared community spirit while maintaining a distinct identity dedicated to cultivating the next generation of performers, creators, and well-rounded citizens.