LIBERTAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER
Libertas College Preparatory Charter, located in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. Founded on the belief that every child deserves a rigorous education regardless of their socioeconomic background, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a structured learning environment and high academic expectations, Libertas aims to close the achievement gap for students in the local community.
The school is characterized by a mission that integrates strong academic rigor with character development. Beyond the standard core subjects, Libertas places significant emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. They also prioritize a culture of community and responsibility, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to advocate for themselves and their future goals. Through its commitment to a long-term vision of college readiness, Libertas College Preparatory Charter serves as a dedicated academic pathway for families seeking a disciplined and supportive educational experience in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA 90008-1945
(424) 289-5818
http://libertascollegeprep.org
LIBERTAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 220 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:
- 220
- Teachers:
- 10
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 220 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIBERTAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.8%
- Black or African American
- 25.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.