Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center

44 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center, located in Temple City, California, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Temple City Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering flexible programs that cater to diverse academic needs. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the center provides a personalized pathway for students to complete their graduation requirements and regain academic momentum.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere aimed at student retention and personal growth. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability and encouragement, helping students overcome obstacles to their education. Through its targeted approach, the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center plays a vital role in the district’s commitment to ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	28
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
28 (63.6 %)
Asian
12 (27.3 %)
Two or More
2 (4.5 %)
White
1 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Temple City Unified
Phone:	(626)548-5113
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 26