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Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center

19034 Gault St., Reseda, CA, 91335

About Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center

The Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is a public school in Reseda, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. It has about 140 students and is known as one of the best schools for vocational training and life skills development. The center has a very good student-to-teacher ratio of about 7:1, which allows for the focused, one-on-one attention that students need to prepare for their careers and make the transition to college. The campus has a lot of different types of students, with 74% being minorities and 45% being economically disadvantaged. The Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center is a top school because it helps students become independent and ready for the workforce. It is located in Reseda, where the median home price is about $825,000. The school's main promise is that it can provide a supportive, hands-on learning environment that helps students reach important personal and professional goals after they graduate, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center Contact Information

Address

19034 Gault St., Reseda, CA, 91335

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Phone

(818) 881-5341

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
147
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6633 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center

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 3:39 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 25.85%
Asian 14.97%
Hispanic 51.7%
Black 6.12%
Two+ Races 1.36%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.85%
Asian
14.97%
Hispanic
51.7%
Black
6.12%
Two+ Races
1.36%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 147
28.57%
42 Female
71.43%
105 Male

Student Population

147 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center recently made its unique Business Office and Technology strand bigger. Now, students work with UCLA to video archive decades of local news footage as part of a professional partnership. The school also celebrated its 75th day with a community event and a "Hot Cocoa Party" for students who had perfect attendance all semester. The school's Off-Campus Work Program is also growing.

FAQ

Q1. How does Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center 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.

Q3. Does Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center?

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

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

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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

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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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