Justice Street Academy Charter

justicestacademyes.lausd.org

Charter School 430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Justice Street Academy Charter (JSAC) is a public charter school located in West Hills, California, that operates under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) framework. The school serves elementary-aged students and is known for its focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment while fostering a strong sense of community. By utilizing the charter model, the school aims to offer personalized learning opportunities and innovative teaching strategies that cater to the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Justice Street Academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by integrating character education and community involvement into the daily experience. The school places a high priority on parent-teacher collaboration, encouraging families to take an active role in their child's education. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive campus culture, JSAC strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by building a solid foundation in both core academic subjects and interpersonal social skills.

430

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Justice Street Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	164
Black	28
Asian	48
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
164 (38.1%)
White
147 (34.2%)
Asian
48 (11.2%)
Two or More
42 (9.8%)
Black
28 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)346-4388
Website:	http://justicestacademyes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 104

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Justice Street Academy Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Justice Street Academy Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	48.8%
Male	220	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)