James J. McBride Special Education Center

3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

mcbridesped.lausd.org

124 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The James J. McBride Special Education Center, located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized facility operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational programs for students with diverse learning needs, focusing on creating an inclusive and supportive environment. Its curriculum is designed to foster independence, communication, and functional academic skills, ensuring that each student receives individualized instruction based on their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Beyond academics, the center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating therapeutic services and life-skills training. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting compared to traditional campuses, McBride provides a high degree of staff-to-student support, allowing for more focused attention on personal growth and developmental milestones. The school remains committed to partnering with families and the local community to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing educational landscape.

124

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James J. McBride Special Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	63
Black	36
Asian	6
Two or More	2

Hispanic
63 (50.8%)
Black
36 (29.0%)
White
17 (13.7%)
Asian
6 (4.8%)
Two or More
2 (1.6%)

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)391-0568
Website:	http://mcbridesped.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 120