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Family First Charter

12500 Ramona Ave., Hawthorne, CA, 90250

About Family First Charter

Family First Charter is a public charter school in Hawthorne, California, that teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in its district and is known as one of the best schools for families who want a different kind of education. There are about 400 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 25 students. The student body is very diverse, with 96% of students being minorities and 4% being economically disadvantaged. According to performance data, 10% of students are good at math and 25% are good at reading. Family First Charter focuses on a flexible, student-centered way of learning that lets each student make their own academic progress. The school is in a neighborhood where the median home price is about $840,000, and it is one of the most well-known local options for alternative learning. Its main strengths are its dedication to creating an inclusive environment and its focus on helping a wide range of students get their high school diplomas, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Family First Charter Contact Information

Address

12500 Ramona Ave., Hawthorne, CA, 90250

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Phone

(310) 946-0379

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 25% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
39 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
595
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5973 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Family First Charter

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: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 4.2%
Asian 2.69%
Hispanic 79.5%
Black 10.92%
Two+ Races 1.68%
Native Am. 0.84%
White
4.2%
Asian
2.69%
Hispanic
79.5%
Black
10.92%
Two+ Races
1.68%
Native Am.
0.84%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 595
70.76%
421 Female
29.24%
174 Male

Student Population

595 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 39 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Family First Charter still offers a flexible and supportive learning environment. Recently, it improved its personalized learning tracks by adding more in-depth career-readiness workshops. The school is currently focused on its new independent study model, which lets students balance their academic goals with their own career goals and community service. The campus is also committed to making sure that all families feel welcome by offering special guidance sessions that help students find their own way to a high school diploma.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Family First Charter?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Family First Charter do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Family First Charter?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

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
ML

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
F

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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