Helen Bernstein High

1309 North Wilton Pl.
Hollywood, CA 90028

www.lausd.net/Bernstein_HS

703 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Helen Bernstein High School, located in the heart of Hollywood, is a prominent campus within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its modern facilities and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. As a community-focused institution, Bernstein High emphasizes the integration of traditional college-preparatory coursework with specialized pathways designed to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for fostering a vibrant campus culture that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. By leveraging its strategic location in Hollywood, Bernstein High often provides students with unique opportunities for real-world exposure and professional development. Overall, the school aims to empower its students with the critical thinking skills and personal growth necessary to succeed in higher education and their future careers.

703

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Bernstein High
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	600
Black	26
Asian	25
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
600 (85.3%)
White
36 (5.1%)
Black
26 (3.7%)
Asian
25 (3.6%)
Two or More
15 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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:	(323)817-6400
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/Bernstein_HS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 9 154

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 155