ESCUELA POPULAR ACCELERATED FAMILY LEARNING

Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning is a Title I public charter school that is part of the East Side Union High school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 350 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 15 teachers, Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning (EPAFL) is a unique, community-focused charter school located in the East San Jose area. Established with a mission to serve both students and their families, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. By integrating academic rigor with community engagement, EPAFL creates a supportive environment that aims to bridge the achievement gap for underserved populations, including English learners and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

At the core of its model is the "Family Learning" philosophy, which encourages parent participation and views the family unit as an essential partner in the educational process. The school offers a K-12 program that focuses on personalized instruction, social-emotional development, and career readiness. By fostering a culture of high expectations and bilingualism, Escuela Popular strives to empower its students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to succeed in higher education and contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning at (408) 275-7190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.