Larchmont Charter School serves 1,562 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
School Statewide Testing
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
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:
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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