Larchmont Charter School

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Larchmont Charter School serves 1,562 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,562 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Larchmont Charter School's student population of 1,562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

The diversity score of Larchmont Charter School is 0.09, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.09
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
38 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Book Club, Cats & Dogs Club, Community Care Club, Diversity Club, Drone & Robotics Club, Environmental Action Club, Girls Build LA, GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance), Improv Club, Journalism, K-Pop Club, Key Club, Korean Festive Club, Latin American Representation, Leadership, Make Money Club (formerly FBLA), Math and Coding, Mental Health Awareness Club, Red Cross/Medical Club, Run Club, Senior Events, Soccer Club, Table Top Gaming Remastered, The Luzuriaga Foundation, UNICEF

Arts and Music Programs:
AP Music Theory, Art, Beginning Piano, Choir, Dance, Film, Music Appreciation, Photography, Theatre
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

Larchmont Charter School is a free public charter school serving over 1,500 students in grades TK-12th on four campuses in Los Angeles. Larchmont has become a national leader in progressive education, fulfilling our mission to provide a socio-economically, culturally and racially diverse community of students with an exceptional public education. With participation from our entire community, we strive to instill in each student a dedication to improving the world we inhabit. Larchmont Charter, we believe, reflects what great public education can and should be.

We offer all students in CA a free education with rich programming, including:
  • Highly qualified teachers with expertise in both academic and social emotional development
  • Small class sizes
  • Exceptional academic program rooted in constructivist, project based learning
  • Diverse student body
  • Weekly enrichment classes including PE, art, music, gardening, cooking and more
  • Affordable after care for TK-7th grade
  • Nutritious gourmet lunch program (Larchmont offers free and reduced price meals for students who qualify)
  • Students of all backgrounds at Larchmont outperform their peers in surrounding schools
  • Robust offering of AP classes
  • Dynamic arts program
  • CIF sports program in high school
  • High technology to student ratio
  • Fantastic community of families
  • #3 in Best Charter Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Area in 2021 (Niche.com)
  • Top 6% of ranked high schools nationally - 2021 (U.S. News & World Report)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Larchmont Charter School often compared to?
Larchmont Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Park Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Larchmont Charter School?
1,562 students attend Larchmont Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
4% of Larchmont Charter School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Larchmont Charter School offer ?
Larchmont Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,562 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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