CALIFORNIA COLLEGIATE CHARTER

California Collegiate Charter 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 159 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 10th 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 5 teachers, California Collegiate Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.

California Collegiate Charter (often referred to as Cal Collegiate) is a public charter school located in the Leimert Park/South Los Angeles area. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates with a focused mission to prepare its students for admission to and success within competitive four-year colleges and universities. By emphasizing academic rigor and college readiness early in a student's educational journey, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for local youth.

The school is known for its highly structured environment, which is designed to foster both academic discipline and character development. Their curriculum places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like mathematics and English Language Arts, often utilizing a "no-excuses" educational model that prioritizes consistent routines, data-driven instruction, and high behavioral expectations. By providing a tight-knit community and a clear trajectory toward higher education, California Collegiate Charter seeks to empower its students to become self-advocates and successful lifelong learners.

For more information, contact California Collegiate Charter at (323) 450-7290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.