EMERSON COMMUNITY CHARTER

Emerson Community Charter is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 613 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 25 teachers, Emerson Community Charter 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.

Emerson Community Charter, located in the Westwood/West Los Angeles area, serves as a public middle school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a "Community Charter," the school operates with a degree of autonomy, allowing it to tailor its instructional programs to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects while offering specialized pathways, such as its well-known Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program and various arts and enrichment electives.

Beyond its academic offerings, Emerson places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus is designed to be a hub for the community, encouraging parent involvement and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, Emerson Community Charter strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local Westside neighborhood it serves.

For more information, contact Emerson Community Charter at (310) 234-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.