Carlos Santana Arts Academy

9301 Columbus Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343

carlossantanaes.lausd.org

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Located in North Hills, California, the Carlos Santana Arts Academy is a dedicated visual and performing arts magnet school serving students in grades TK through 8. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the academy provides a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with comprehensive arts instruction. The school is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking by immersing students in various disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, and theater, ensuring that students develop both their cognitive abilities and their artistic talents.

Beyond its artistic focus, the academy is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that mirrors the creative spirit of its namesake, musician Carlos Santana. By blending traditional core subjects with hands-on artistic exploration, the school aims to prepare students for high school and beyond, emphasizing collaboration, cultural awareness, and self-expression. The campus serves as a vibrant community hub where students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence while finding their unique "voice" through the arts.

371

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	323
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	6

Hispanic
323 (87.1%)
Black
22 (5.9%)
White
14 (3.8%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)920-4060
Website:	http://carlossantanaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	50.9%
Male	182	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)