Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School, Los Angeles (2026 List)

About Richard A. Alonzo Community Day

Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School is a public community day school in Los Angeles. The school usually helps kids in grades 6–12 who need a structured and supportive place to learn. There aren't a lot of students, usually less than 150, so the student-teacher ratio is about 17:1. The goal of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School is to help students with their schoolwork, their behavior, and getting back on track with their credits. The curriculum meets state standards and is based on personalized learning and social-emotional growth. 5% of students are good at math and 15% are good at reading. In California, students have to take state tests. Those who want to go to college can also choose to take extra tests like the SAT. When families look into more educational options, like the best high school in California, they often think about how these programs will fit into their long-term academic plans. In general, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School is a smaller, more focused place to learn that helps kids do better in school and reach their goals for graduation.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%

Reading 15%

State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 15% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

84

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.19%

Asian 1.19%

Hispanic 89.29%

Black 5.95%

Two+ Races 2.38%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.19%

Asian

1.19%

Hispanic

89.29%

Black

5.95%

Two+ Races

2.38%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 84

35.71%

30 Female

64.29%

54 Male

Student Population

84 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

137 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Richard A. Alonzo Community Day Contact Information

Address

5755 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Phone

(323) 817-6500

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Website

http://alonzocds.lausd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:17 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School is getting families and students more involved by holding parent-principal events and community meetings that stress working together and helping students succeed. The school still focuses on helping students grow academically and socially/emotionally in a way that is unique to each student.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of kids go to Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School?

Ans. The school mostly helps students who need different kinds of education, help with their behavior, or credit recovery.

Q2. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join a few extracurricular activities that are meant to help them grow socially and emotionally.

Q3. How many students are in each class at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School?

Ans. The average class size is small, with about 17 students for every teacher. This lets teachers give each student more attention.

Q4. Are there programs to help you get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students can take college prep classes and tests like the SAT if they want to.

Q5. How does the school help students who have trouble learning?

Ans. The school gives each student personalized instruction, academic help, and behavioral support based on their needs.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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

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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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