PREPA TEC - LOS ANGELES
PREPA TEC - Los Angeles is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Huntington Park, CA with about 420 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 21 teachers, PREPA TEC - Los Angeles has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
PREPA TEC in Huntington Park is a specialized charter high school dedicated to providing students with a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Operated by the El Rancho Unified School District, the school focuses on a high-academic standard that emphasizes critical thinking, personalized instruction, and long-term career readiness. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, PREPA TEC aims to foster strong relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that each student receives the academic support and guidance necessary to succeed in a competitive post-secondary landscape.
The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in preparing students for the demands of university-level coursework while simultaneously offering a supportive community atmosphere. Beyond traditional academics, PREPA TEC prioritizes character development and community engagement, encouraging students to become proactive leaders in their local neighborhoods. Through its commitment to excellence and its focused educational model, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Huntington Park area who are seeking a disciplined, pathway-oriented approach to secondary education.
For more information, contact PREPA TEC - Los Angeles at (323) 923-0383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntington Park, CA 90255-4138
(323) 923-0383
http://prepatec.org
PREPA TEC - LOS ANGELES is a public Title I Charter school in Huntington Park, CA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Los Angeles Unified - District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PREPA TEC - LOS ANGELES is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.