Serving 2,845 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Larchmont Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Larchmont Charter School is a free public charter school serving
over 1,600 students in grades TK-12th on four campuses in Los
Angeles. Larchmont has become a national leader in progressive
education, fulfilling our mission to provide a socio-economically,
culturally and racially diverse community of students with an
exceptional public education. With participation from our entire
community, we strive to instill in each student a dedication to
improving the world we inhabit. Larchmont Charter, we believe,
reflects what great public education can and should be.
We offer all students in CA a free education with rich programming,
including:
Highly qualified teachers with expertise in both academic and
social emotional development
Small class sizes
Exceptional academic program rooted in constructivist, project
based learning
Diverse student body
Weekly enrichment classes including PE, art, music, gardening,
cooking and more
Affordable after care for TK-7th grade
Nutritious gourmet lunch program (Larchmont offers free and
reduced price meals for students who qualify)
Students of all backgrounds at Larchmont outperform their peers
in surrounding schools
Robust offering of AP classes
Dynamic arts program
CIF sports program in high school
High technology to student ratio
Fantastic community of families
#3 in Best Charter Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Area in
2021 (Niche.com)
Top 6% of ranked high schools nationally - 2021 (U.S. News &
World Report)
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Larchmont Charter School?
The graduation rate of Larchmont Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Larchmont Charter School?
2,845 students attend Larchmont Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
20% of Larchmont Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larchmont Charter School?
Larchmont Charter School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Larchmont Charter School offer ?
Larchmont Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Larchmont Charter School part of?
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