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Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice

6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA, 90255

About Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice

The Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice is a public high school in Huntington Park, California, that only serves grades 9 through 12. It is one of the most well-known schools for civic engagement, and it has about 450 students. Its curriculum is interdisciplinary and focuses on equity and advocacy. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1 and a 57% Advanced Placement participation rate, which makes it one of the best schools for giving students a voice. The student body is made up of 98% minorities and 93% of them are from low-income families. Proficiency data shows that 45% of students are good at reading and 8% are good at math. The school is in an area where the average home price is around $625,000. People like it because it has a friendly community and teachers who are dedicated to their work. The Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice's main promise is that it will help students grow academically while also encouraging them to think critically and be socially responsible, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice Contact Information

Address

6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park, CA, 90255

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Phone

(323) 584-3800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 45% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
591
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6141 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice

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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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 1.69%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 95.94%
Black 2.2%
Two+ Races 0.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.69%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
95.94%
Black
2.2%
Two+ Races
0.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 591
43.82%
259 Female
56.18%
332 Male

Student Population

591 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

176 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Linda Esperanza Marquez High C: Social Justice recently expanded its Community Action Project. Now, students can work with local non-profits to improve civic engagement and make cities more sustainable. Students are currently using a newly upgraded digital media lab to make multimedia presentations and documentaries that promote social justice. The campus has also started an advanced law and ethics seminar, which is a specialized course for students who want to work in the legal or public service fields after they graduate.

FAQ

Q1. How does Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What does Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q4. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q5. Does Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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