EQUITAS ACADEMY #2

Equitas Academy #2 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 390 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 10 teachers, Equitas Academy #2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 39:1. 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.

Equitas Academy #2 is a tuition-free, public charter elementary school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Equitas Academy network, the school is founded on a rigorous academic model designed to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a high-expectations culture, focusing on strong character development and academic achievement, with a mission to ensure that every student has the skills and support necessary to graduate from a four-year university.

The school’s pedagogical approach is rooted in a structured environment that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a community built on core values such as curiosity, optimism, grit, self-control, and integrity. By maintaining a close partnership with families and providing a focused, college-preparatory curriculum, Equitas Academy #2 aims to bridge the achievement gap. Their program is intentionally designed to serve the local community, providing an alternative educational option that emphasizes both scholarly excellence and the personal growth of its scholars.

For more information, contact Equitas Academy #2 at (213) 201-5940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.