YOUNG OAK KIM ACADEMY

Young Oak Kim Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 906 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 31 teachers, Young Oak Kim Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

Young Oak Kim Academy (YOKA), located in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, is a specialized secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of the highly decorated World War II hero Colonel Young Oak Kim, the school is built on a mission to promote leadership, community service, and academic excellence. It serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding urban neighborhood, focusing on providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.

The academy is well-regarded for its distinctive approach to project-based learning and its emphasis on "Global Citizenship." By fostering a supportive and disciplined environment, YOKA encourages its students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of responsibility toward their community. Through its unique programming and emphasis on the values modeled by its namesake, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become proactive leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information, contact Young Oak Kim Academy at (213) 739-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.