Citylife Downtown Charter School (Closed 2008)

Citylife Downtown Charter School serves 134 students in grades 6-7. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Citylife Downtown Charter School?
134 students attend Citylife Downtown Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Citylife Downtown Charter School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citylife Downtown Charter School?
Citylife Downtown Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Citylife Downtown Charter School offer ?
Citylife Downtown Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Citylife Downtown Charter School part of?
Citylife Downtown Charter School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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