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WISH Community

6550 West 80th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 872 of 6840 in California

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About WISH Community

WISH Community is a public charter school in Los Angeles, California, which is a big city. There are about 838 students at the school, which goes from kindergarten to eighth grade. WISH Community has 43 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor. This means that there is one teacher for every 19 students, which is the same as the district average.The school has a standards-based curriculum that includes project-based learning, using technology in the classroom, and programs that teach kids how to deal with their emotions. For a well-rounded educational environment, it's important for families and communities to be involved.Kids should be able to think critically, work together, and be creative through enrichment activities.The student body is made up of 55% men and 45% women. Around 17% of the students come from families with low incomes. USA News says that about 60% of students do well enough in math and 72% do well enough in reading. This means that they do better in school than most students in the state. WISH Community gets money from charter schools and the district, but they don't say how much they spend on each student.

WISH Community Contact Information

Address

6550 West 80th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Phone

(310) 642-9474

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 72% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
838
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 872 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WISH Community

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32.46%
Asian 9.07%
Hispanic 25.66%
Black 18.38%
Two+ Races 14.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
32.46%
Asian
9.07%
Hispanic
25.66%
Black
18.38%
Two+ Races
14.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 838
45.11%
378 Female
54.89%
460 Male

Student Population

838 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

419 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

WISH Community in Los Angeles is getting a lot of attention for its new way of teaching! Parents rave about how dedicated the teachers are and how much they care about their students. The school is known for having a strong sense of community. WISH Community teachers say they like how flexible the school is because it lets them change how they teach to fit each student's needs. Because the school puts so much effort into making a safe and caring place for students to learn, they are doing well in school and in their social lives. WISH Community is shaping the next generation of leaders and changemakers by focusing on a fun and progressive curriculum. The school's diverse and welcoming environment sets it apart from other schools in the LAUSD district.

FAQ

Q1. Do the teachers and parents meet at the school?

Ans. Yes, conferences are planned every year and on request.

Q2. Do you go over safety rules with the students?

Ans. Staff regularly teach and practice safety procedures.

Q3. Are there rules for picking up kids after school at WISH Community?

Ans. The school has set up safe pickup areas for students.

Q4. Is WISH Community only for students who live far away?

Ans. Yes, lessons are taught through an online learning platform.

Q5. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. Coursework allows for flexible pacing, with teachers checking in on students from time to time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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