Bert Corona Charter High District

Bert Corona Charter High District is an active, independent charter district located at 12513 Gain St. in Pacoima, California. Serving a large city community within the broader Los Angeles metropolitan area, this single-school public district offers a focused secondary education environment for students in grades 9 through 12. The district serves a close-knit student body of 220 enrolled youth, thoughtfully balanced across all high school grade levels with 56 ninth graders, 57 tenth graders, 51 eleventh graders, and 56 twelfth graders. Reflecting the rich cultural fabric of its local community, the student body is predominantly Hispanic (211 students), alongside Black, White, and Asian learners, with a gender breakdown of 129 male and 91 female students.

To cultivate a student-centered learning environment, the district maintains an impressive staffing ratio tailored for personalized instruction and comprehensive student care. Powered by approximately 25.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, the school achieves a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8.6 to 1, allowing for meaningful academic mentorship and individualized attention. The teaching faculty is further bolstered by 4 FTE instructional aides and over 38 FTE support staff members, creating a total district workforce of nearly 68 FTE personnel. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, Bert Corona Charter High District leverages its small-school environment and dedicated support infrastructure to effectively guide urban high school students toward academic achievement and post-secondary readiness.