Road to Success Academy at Campus Kilpatrick

Road to Success Academy (RTSA) at Campus Kilpatrick is a unique, specialized educational program located in Malibu, California. Operating within the Campus Kilpatrick juvenile justice facility, the academy is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. It serves students who are wards of the court, providing them with a rigorous, credit-recovery-focused curriculum designed to keep them on track for high school graduation or the attainment of a high school equivalency diploma while they are in custody.

The academy is notable for its commitment to the "Model of Care," which prioritizes a rehabilitative and restorative approach rather than a strictly punitive one. By integrating small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and trauma-informed instruction, RTSA aims to address the specific educational gaps and social-emotional needs of its students. The ultimate goal of the academy is to provide these young people with the academic foundation and vocational skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into their home communities and pursue future educational or career opportunities upon their release.