Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy

El Rancho Unified
8110 Paramount Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy, located in Pico Rivera, California, is a specialized school within the El Rancho Unified School District. The academy is designed to provide a rigorous and focused educational environment, often catering to students who benefit from a smaller, more personalized setting. By emphasizing academic excellence and college readiness, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of higher education and future professional careers.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy places a significant emphasis on cultivating character and leadership skills, inspired by its namesake, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go to space. The school’s culture is built around fostering innovation, resilience, and a sense of community among its student body. With a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs, Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy serves as an integral part of the local Pico Rivera educational landscape, helping students bridge the gap between their secondary studies and long-term personal and academic success.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: El Rancho Unified
Phone: (562)801-7560
Website: http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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

Grade breakdown: M - M