Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center

4540 Michigan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center, located in East Los Angeles, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school focuses on providing individualized instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs, typically catering to young adults with disabilities who are transitioning toward independence. The center is dedicated to creating a structured, inclusive environment where students can develop essential academic, vocational, and life skills tailored to their specific Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

By offering a curriculum that emphasizes functional life skills and community-based learning, the school aims to empower its students to navigate daily challenges and prepare for life after high school. The staff at Perez Special Education Center works collaboratively with families and community partners to ensure that each student receives the therapeutic and instructional support necessary to reach their personal potential. Through its commitment to a supportive and focused educational experience, the center plays a vital role in fostering growth and self-advocacy for the special education community in Los Angeles.

243

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	228
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	1

Hispanic
228 (93.8%)
Asian
9 (3.7%)
White
4 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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:	(323)269-0681
Website:	http://perezctc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 12 243