HORACE MANN UCLA COMMUNITY

Horace Mann UCLA Community is a Title I public school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 394 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 20 teachers, Horace Mann UCLA Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Horace Mann UCLA Community School, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a unique public school that operates through a partnership between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the UCLA Center X. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is built on the philosophy of “community schooling,” which integrates academic rigor with social-emotional support. By leveraging UCLA’s research-based educational practices and resources, the school focuses on creating a college-going culture and promoting social justice, aiming to provide equitable opportunities for students in the surrounding urban community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a variety of extracurricular programs, arts, and technology initiatives. Because it functions as a community hub, the school frequently engages families and local stakeholders to address the diverse needs of its student body. This collaborative environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Horace Mann UCLA Community at (323) 541-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.