JOHNNIE COCHRAN JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 675 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 34 teachers, Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle School, located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights attorney and alumnus Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., the school operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Its mission is centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for high school success while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and social justice reflective of its namesake’s legacy.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for offering specialized programs, including a dedicated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) focus and various extracurricular activities designed to engage the diverse student population. The campus serves as a community hub, emphasizing a supportive educational culture that aims to empower students to become critical thinkers and active contributors to their community. By leveraging its historic identity and commitment to educational equity, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses both the academic and personal growth of its scholars.

For more information, contact Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle at (323) 730-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.