VALIENTE COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER

Valiente College Preparatory Charter is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 130 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 7 teachers, Valiente College Preparatory Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Valiente College Preparatory Charter, located in South Gate, California, is a public charter school that provides an intensive, college-focused education for students in middle school grades (typically 5th through 8th grade). The school operates with a mission to bridge the achievement gap by creating a rigorous, structured academic environment that prepares students—many of whom come from underserved communities—for success in high-performing high schools and, ultimately, four-year universities. Their curriculum emphasizes core academic mastery, critical thinking, and character development, all within a small, supportive campus community.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which allows for additional instructional time in subjects like mathematics and English Language Arts. By fostering a culture of high expectations, discipline, and scholarly growth, Valiente College Prep aims to equip its students with the academic foundation and personal resilience necessary to succeed in higher education. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to the traditional public school setting, focusing heavily on college readiness as a primary goal for every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Valiente College Preparatory Charter at (323) 744-2107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.