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Los Angeles High School of the Arts

701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA, 90005

About Los Angeles High School of the Arts

Los Angeles High School of the Arts is a public magnet school in Los Angeles, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 750 students, and there is one teacher for every 23 students. This makes for a focused learning space that strikes a balance between academics and the arts. L.A. High School of the Arts has a regular high school curriculum, but it also has a lot of programs in the visual and performing arts, such as music, theater, dance, and digital media. The school is very diverse because the students come from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 10% of students are good at math and 43% are good at reading. Students are encouraged to join college prep programs and can take extra tests like the SAT. Los Angeles High School of the Arts is a great place to grow both creatively and academically because it focuses on arts education and helping students grow. Families looking into their options, like the best high school in California, may appreciate the school's creative atmosphere.

Los Angeles High School of the Arts Contact Information

Address

701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA, 90005

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Phone

(213) 480-4600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 43% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
435
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5888 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Los Angeles High School of the Arts

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: 9:40 AM to 3:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:25 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 2.76%
Asian 7.13%
Hispanic 86.9%
Black 3.22%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.76%
Asian
7.13%
Hispanic
86.9%
Black
3.22%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 435
54.25%
236 Female
45.75%
199 Male

Student Population

435 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Los Angeles High School of the Arts is honoring its students for their creative contributions as the school's foundation continues to grow support for arts events, exhibitions, and performances. Teachers talk about a busy year of student showcases and more community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of arts programs does Los Angeles High School of the Arts have?

Ans. The school has classes in music, theater, dance, visual arts, and digital media.

Q2. How many students go to the school?

Ans. About 750 students go to the school, and there is one teacher for every 23 students.

Q3. Does the school help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students can take extra tests like the SAT and join programs to get ready for college.

Q4. Are there a lot of different kinds of students?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse student body, with students from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Q5. Are there any activities outside of arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can do more than just arts-related activities. They can also join clubs, academic teams, and community service programs.

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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