George Ellery Hale Charter Academy

23830 Califa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Charter School 1,887 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Ellery Hale Charter Academy, located in Woodland Hills, California, is a public charter middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a charter institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to cultivate a specialized academic environment. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum, which is supported by a strong focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hale Charter Academy is known for fostering a comprehensive middle school experience that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school offers a diverse array of elective courses, competitive sports teams, and extracurricular clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a supportive community culture and emphasizing parent and community involvement, Hale aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing middle schools in the San Fernando Valley.

1,887

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)313-7400
Website:	http://halecharteracademy.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	781
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

6th

7th

8th