Tri-C Community Day

716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021

(213)745-1901

centralchs.lausd.org

231 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, **Tri-C Community Day School** is a specialized alternative education site operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) umbrella, specifically associated with Central High School. Located in the industrial/fashion district area of downtown Los Angeles, the school is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often providing a smaller, more focused setting for those who have struggled in or need a departure from the conventional comprehensive high school system.

As a "Community Day School," the program emphasizes academic credit recovery, behavioral support, and a structured learning environment aimed at keeping students on track for high school graduation. Because it is part of the Central High School network—which manages various alternative pathways across the district—the school prioritizes flexibility and individualized attention to help students navigate personal or academic challenges, ultimately working to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities or a transition back into their home school environments.

231

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-C Community Day
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	206
Black	18
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
206 (89.2%)
Black
18 (7.8%)
White
3 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)745-1901
Website:	http://centralchs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 48

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 54