LARCHMONT CHARTER

Larchmont Charter is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in West Hollywood, CA with about 1,468 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 65 teachers, Larchmont Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Larchmont Charter School is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in the Los Angeles area. Known for its commitment to socio-economic and racial diversity, the school utilizes a lottery-based admissions process to ensure its student body reflects the demographics of the surrounding communities. The curriculum is rooted in constructivist learning principles, emphasizing project-based instruction, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, rather than a traditional lecture-based approach.

The Larchmont Fairfax campus, located on North Fairfax Avenue in West Hollywood, serves as a central hub within the larger school organization. The school places a high priority on community engagement, fostering a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and students work together to maintain a holistic educational experience. By blending rigorous academics with an inclusive, student-centered culture, Larchmont Charter aims to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become active, empathetic participants in a diverse democratic society.

For more information, contact Larchmont Charter at (323) 656-6418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.