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Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center

308 Weymouth Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90732

About Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center

The Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is a specialized public school in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It is in the coastal town of San Pedro. The center is known as one of the best schools because it offers individualized educational programs and transition services to students with a wide range of learning needs in all grade levels. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. 95% of them are minorities, and 83% of them are low-income. The Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has a 10% proficiency rate in Math and a 72% proficiency rate in Reading. The school is set up to give a lot of support, with an emphasis on life skills and academic growth that is useful in real life. Because of its unique mission, it is one of the best schools. It provides a caring and structured environment that helps students do their best and get ready for life after school, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center Contact Information

Address

308 Weymouth Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90732

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Phone

(310) 548-1371

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 72% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
153
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5952 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education 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 2:50 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 4.58%
Asian 5.88%
Hispanic 66.01%
Black 20.92%
Two+ Races 2.61%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.58%
Asian
5.88%
Hispanic
66.01%
Black
20.92%
Two+ Races
2.61%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 153
35.95%
55 Female
64.05%
98 Male

Student Population

153 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

278 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Willenberg Special Education Center is making its job training better by adding more community-based instruction to its program. Students can learn important life and work skills in real-world settings in San Pedro through this program. The campus just opened new sensory and adaptive learning spaces that are meant to be flexible and meet the needs of all of its students. The school is also putting on a number of spring enrichment activities, like special art and music workshops, to help everyone grow socially and emotionally and find new ways to express themselves.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center 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. Does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center 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.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

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

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual 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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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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

Penguin Random House Features

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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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