South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts

2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts Magnet is a specialized K-5 school located in San Pedro, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is distinguished by its unique partnership with California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), which integrates an arts-enriched curriculum into the standard academic framework. This collaboration allows the school to emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression alongside core subjects like math, science, and language arts.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a well-rounded education where students explore various disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. By fostering a learning environment that encourages self-expression and cultural appreciation, South Shores aims to prepare students for future success through both academic rigor and creative engagement. As a magnet program, it serves as a popular choice for families in the San Pedro area seeking a specialized educational experience that nurtures talent and promotes a holistic approach to student development.

407

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	218
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	72
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
218 (53.6%)
White
88 (21.6%)
Two or More
72 (17.7%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)832-6596
Website:	http://southshoresmagnet.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	54.5%
Male	185	45.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)