Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center

14024 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061

bannekerctc.lausd.org

196 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center, located in Los Angeles, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) dedicated to supporting students with disabilities. The school focuses on providing a structured environment that emphasizes functional academic skills, independent living training, and pre-vocational preparation. Its primary mission is to empower young adults, typically up to age 22, by fostering the skills necessary for them to navigate their communities, achieve personal independence, and transition successfully into post-secondary life.

The curriculum at Banneker is highly individualized, reflecting the unique goals and needs of each student. Rather than a traditional academic focus, the center prioritizes community-based instruction, social skill development, and vocational readiness. By collaborating with families and community partners, the school creates a supportive bridge between the educational system and the transition into adult life, ensuring that students are equipped with the practical tools required to contribute meaningfully to their communities after graduation.

196

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	153
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
153 (78.5%)
Black
36 (18.5%)
White
3 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)324-6668
Website:	http://bannekerctc.lausd.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
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

Grade 12 196