Ocean Charter District

Ocean Charter District is an active, independent public charter school district situated at 12870 Panama Street in Los Angeles, California. Operating within a large city setting in the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan region, the district serves as its own local educational agency for federal programs, delivering a unified educational experience across its operational campus. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves 563 students across a comprehensive elementary and middle school curriculum spanning kindergarten through eighth grade. Its enrollment reflects a vibrant, continuous learning pipeline—starting with 76 kindergarteners and progressing through 84 seventh-graders and 52 eighth-graders—providing families with a cohesive, neighborhood-centered educational pathway.

To foster an engaging learning environment, Ocean Charter District maintains a strong staffing model, employing nearly 106 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to student success. This professional workforce includes 44 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 5 instructional aides, and nearly 57 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive personalized instructional guidance, specialized support, and robust administrative oversight. The district’s student body brings a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to the classroom, supported by a favorable staff-to-student presence that prioritizes both academic achievement and holistic development. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information can visit the district online at oceancs.org or contact the main office directly at (310) 827-5511.