Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
59 Students
Other K - 10th
School Overview
The **Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center**, located in the historic West Adams area of Los Angeles, is a dedicated facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school serves students with moderate to severe disabilities, ranging from ages 3 to 22. It is specifically designed to provide a highly structured, supportive environment for learners who require specialized instruction, therapeutic support, and individualized attention that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.
The center focuses on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of functional academic skills, communication, social interaction, and independent living abilities. To meet the complex needs of its student body, the school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses—who work collaboratively to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). By fostering a safe and inclusive campus culture, the school aims to help each student reach their personal potential and improve their quality of life.
The center focuses on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of functional academic skills, communication, social interaction, and independent living abilities. To meet the complex needs of its student body, the school employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses—who work collaboratively to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). By fostering a safe and inclusive campus culture, the school aims to help each student reach their personal potential and improve their quality of life.
59
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
147.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Los Angeles Unified |
| Phone: | (323)731-0703 |
| Website: | http://salvinsec-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 10th |
| Total Students: | 59 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 84 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Grades Taught Data Table
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